What is the proper way to dispose of household chemicals (hazardous and non-hazardous waste)?
“Toxic Round-ups” are held in many communities throughout the year, where HHW is collected, sorted, packed and labelled by qualified personnel. The hazardous waste is then taken to Swan Hills Treatment Centre for safe treatment and disposal. Participate in your local round-ups to safely dispose of products you no longer need. Find out when a Round-up is scheduled in your area by visiting Alberta Environment’s Round-up Schedule. Keep all materials in their original containers. If the container is cracked or broken, place it in a leak-proof package and label it. Ensure that the material is stored safely in accordance with the product label while waiting to take it to a collection site. If your community does not have a scheduled Round-up, consider neighbouring communities or contact your municipality, local fire station, or local landfill for information on household hazardous waste (HHW) drop-off depots. Many cities across Alberta, ie. Edmonton, Calgary and Lethbridge, have permanent ho
