Reminder: Upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events

Wyoming, ON - The County of Lambton and its partner Clean Harbors Canada Inc. will be holding the next Household Hazardous Waste Collection event on Saturday, September 12, 2020. These popular events offer Lambton County residents an opportunity to dispose of household hazardous waste at no cost.

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, event attendees are asked to follow physical distancing protocols, including the following:

• Package materials in disposable containers (i.e. cardboard boxes) as they will not be returned;
• Place materials in the trunk or back of their vehicle to maximize distancing for event staff when collecting items; and
• Remain in their vehicle at all times, as event staff will be removing materials from their vehicle.

To provide additional opportunities for residents to safely dispose of household hazardous waste, the County of Lambton and Clean Harbors Canada Inc. will be hosting additional events on the following dates:

• Saturday, September 26
• Saturday, October 17
• Saturday, October 31                            

All events will run from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Clean Harbors Lambton Facility (4090 Telfer Road, St. Clair Township).

"Corrosive, toxic, reactive and flammable materials will be collected at these events," says Matt Deline, Public Works Manager. "These items should never be placed in a regular landfill because they have the potential to injure workers and damage the environment."

Examples of these types of materials include:

Items NOT accepted include: PCBs, commercial, industrial, radioactive wastes, electronics, and explosives (flares and ammunition).    

For more information visit the County of Lambton's website at lambtononline.ca/hhw or call 519-845-0801.

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Please contact:

Matt Deline
Manager, Public Works
County of Lambton
519-845-0809 ext. 5370
Email Matt Deline