Hazardous wastes contain substances that can be harmful to human health and the environment. It is very important that we keep these materials out of the landfill.
Attend a Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste Event to properly dispose of harmful waste material.
Acceptable Materials at Events
Unacceptable Materials at Events
No waste from industrial, commercial or institutional sources will be accepted. Household waste only.
Unidentified/unknown substances and materials will not be accepted.
Garbage and recycling will not be accepted.
White goods, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, etc., will not be accepted.
Liquid containers must not exceed 20 litres (5.25 galloons. Propane tanks must not exceed 13.6 kilograms (30 pounds). Drums of material will not be accepted. Please place materials into smaller containers.
Battery Collection
Twice a year, residents can place single-use, rechargeable, and dry cell batteries at the curb for recycling on their collection day.
Fall 2026 Collection:Â November 2nd to November 5th
Fill up any clear resealable bag and place it on top of your green bin or beside your garbage on your collection day the week of November 2-5! Click here to follow instructions for proper recycling. Need a battery bag? Pick one up at any of the following locations:
- Alder Recreation Centre – 275 Alder Street, Orangeville
- County of Dufferin – 55 Zina Street, Orangeville (enter from 10 Louisa Street)
- Edelbrock Centre – 30 Centre Street, Orangeville
- Grand Valley Public Library – 4 Amaranth St. E, Grand Valley
- Orangeville Public Library – 1 Mill St, Orangeville
- Shelburne Public Library – 201 Owen Sound St, Shelburne
- Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre – 6 Northmen Way, Orangeville
- Township of Amaranth Municipal Office – 374028 6 Line, Amaranth
- Township of East Garafraxa Municipal Office – 065371 Dufferin County Road 3, Unit 2, East Garafraxa
- Town of Grand Valley Municipal Office – 5 Main St. N, Grand Valley
- Town of Mono Municipal Office – 347209 Mono Centre Rd, Mono
- Township of Mulmur Municipal Office – 758070 2nd Line E, Mulmur
- Town of Shelburne Municipal Office – 203 Main St E, Shelburne
Battery Drop Off Locations – Single-use and rechargeable household batteries can also be dropped off at battery recycling stations. Please remember to cover 9V battery terminals with masking tape. Please check the Dufferin County Which Bin? Tool for current locations or the Call to Recycle website at Recycle Your Batteries, Canada: Find a drop-off location