Municipality of the County of Inverness
graphic with text advertising the household hazardous waste drop-off event on 23 august 2023.

Household hazardous waste drop-off event | August 26th 2023

Looking to get rid of your old propane cylinders?

The twice-yearly household hazardous waste event is taking place

  • Saturday, August 26th 2023 | 10.30am-2.30pm
  • at the municipal recycling facility in Strathlorne: 15109 Route 19, Strathlorne, NS B0E 1N0

This event provides residents the opportunity to dispose of hazardous waste for free!

Residents can drop off:

  • Household batteries (AA, AAA, etc.)
  • Pool chemicals
  • Pesticides/fertilizers
  • Paint, spray paint, paint thinners
  • Propane tanks and cylinders
  • Household cleaners
  • Bleach
  • Helium tanks
  • CFC’s/Fluorescent bulbs

Household hazardous waste is not accepted for heavy garbage or curbside collection. This is the only way to properly dispose of these items.

For heavy garbage pick-up visit: invernesscounty.ca/sortitout

graphic with text advertising the household hazardous waste drop-off event on 23 august 2023.

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