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
UPDATE – Fall Battery Collection: Due to the Canada Post strike, battery bags are available for pick up at the County office located at 55 Zina Street (enter from 10 Louisa Street) and your local municipal office. Please pick up a bag before November 3rd.
Additional Pick-up Locations:
- Alder Arena – 275 Alder Street, Orangeville
- Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre – 6 Northmen Way, Orangeville
- Orangeville Public Library (Mill Street Branch) – 1 Mill St, Orangeville
- Edelbrock Centre – 30 Centre Street, Orangeville
- Grand Valley Public Library – 4 Amaranth Street, Grand Valley
- Shelburne Public Library – 201 Owen Sound St, Shelburne
- Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex (CDRC) – 200 Fiddle Park Ln, Shelburne
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Twice a year, residents can place single-use, rechargeable, and dry cell batteries at the curb for recycling on their collection day. Residents will receive a special battery bag in the mail about 2 weeks prior to the collection week. If you do not receive a battery bag or would like additional bags, please visit 55 Zina Street (10 Louisa Street entrance) in Orangeville.
2025 Collection Dates:Â
Spring Collection: March 10 – 13
Fall Collection: November 3 – 6
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. Check the battery drop off locations below.
