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Household Hazardous Waste Depot

IMPORTANT NOTICE - Strike action has taken place for public works, LUD, solid waste and utilities staff as of 6:00am on Monday February 23rd. Reduced services will be provided in each of the LUD Lorette, LUD Landmark and Public Works (Rural).
 

Description of Essential Services - Lorette Solid Waste Department
The Lorette Facility will have reduced hours of operations, limited to Tuesdays and Thursday. Hours of operation will be 11:00am to 4:30pm. Residential and Commercial waste collection by contractors in Lorette to continue on Tuesdays. Residential and Commercial waste collection by contractors in the LUD of Landmark to continue on Thursdays.

Description of Essential Services - Monominto Transfer Station
The Monominto Facility will have reduced hours of operations, limited to Wednesdays. Hours of operation will be 11:00am to 4:30pm.


The Lorette Solid Waste Management Facility is certified as a Household Hazardous Waste Depot

Household hazardous waste disposal

Household hazardous waste is ANY product discarded from a home that contains volatile chemicals.
These types of products:

  • can ignite and cause a fire
  • are corrosive and can eat away materials and destroy living tissue when contact occurs
  • can be explosive and/or reactive and can release poisonous fumes when exposed to air, water or other chemicals
  • are toxic or poisonous, either immediately or over a long period of time
Where can I properly dispose of household hazardous waste products?

You can dispose of household hazardous waste at

  • Lorette Solid Waste Management Facility ( 48028 Mun 25E )

*  ALL products must be in their original containers. Containers without their original labels, that are leaking, or are improperly sealed are not accepted.
**Containers used to transport hazardous liquids will NOT be returned to you. (ex. gas cans)

Hazardous waste should NEVER:
  • be placed out for recycling/garbage collection
  • be dumped in sewers, drains or open bodies of water
  • be buried in the ground
  • be burned
  • be disposed of in landfills
Improper disposal of leftover hazardous waste products can:
  • cause harmful chemicals to enter the environment and contaminate our land and water.
  • cause long-term health problems or seriously injure you, recycling/garbage collectors and landfill operators.
  • damage the sewer in your home and the City's sewer system.
Examples of accepted household hazardous waste products:
  • aerosol cans
  • antifreeze (radiator fluid)
  • automotive batteries
  • bleach
  • barbeque and camping fuel
  • compressed gas cylinders/propane tanks
  • compact fluorescent lights (CFLs)
  • Florescent tubes
  • gasoline
    • max. 25L
  • household cleaners and disinfectants (toilet, oven or drain)
  • herbicides (weed killers)
  • insect repellent
  • pesticides/insecticides (rodent and insect killers)
  • paintbrush cleaners/solvents
  • empty paint cans
  • interior or exterior latex and oil-based paints (oil-based/alkyd)
    • Max. paint container 25L
  • disposal of regular garbage items that need special handling
  • swimming and hot tub cleaners
  • varnish remover
  • used oil products

For any questions regarding the program please call Lorette Solid Waste Management Facility at 204-878-2799