Household Hazardous Waste
Many common household products contain hazardous chemicals that can hurt people and the environment! Never put hazardous waste in the garbage, blue box or pour down the drain or toilet!
Learn more about Protecting Markham's Drinking Water Supply.
For safe handling and proper recycling, drop off at the Household Hazardous Waste Depot (HHW).
Notice: Markham Household Hazardous Waste Depot will be closed for site maintenance between Monday, December 2 to Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Regular depot hours will resume on Thursday, December 19, 2024 For other drop off locations visit York Region - Waste Depots.
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- Markham Household Hazardous Waste Depot
Drop off your hazardous waste to the York Region Household Hazard Waste Depot.
Rodick Road just south of Miller Avenue.
Hours of Operation
Notice: Markham Household Hazardous Waste Depot will be closed for site maintenance between Monday, December 2 to Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Regular depot hours will resume on Thursday, December 19, 2024 For other drop off locations visit York Region - Waste Depots.
Monday: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PMClosed
Civic and statutory holidays
- What Is Hazardous Waste?
Household hazardous waste is any product that is poisonous, corrosive, flammable, or explosive. It includes:
- Aerosol cans (Full or partially full)
- Anti-freeze and it's container
- Batteries (dry cell and rechargeable)
- Bleach
- Brake fluid
- Cosmetics
- Detergents
- Disinfectants
- Fertilizers and their containers
- Gasoline (containers must be left at depot and will not be returned)
- Flea/tick collars
- Fluorescent tubes and energy efficient bulbs
- Glues and adhesives
- Hair dye, hair spray
- Household cleaners (includes oven, drain, floor, glass and toilet cleaners)
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Isopropyl alcohol
- Mildew remover
- Mothballs
- Motor oil
- Motor vehicle batteries
- Nail polish and remover
- Needles and syringes (must be in puncture-proof containers)
- Oil filters
- Paints (liquid and solid)
- Paint thinner and varnish remover
- Perfume and cologne
- Pesticides, insecticides and herbicides
- Pool chemicals
- Propane cylinders
- Rat poison
- Scouring powder
- Solvents
- Sunscreen
- Thermostats with mercury
- Turpentine
- Pharmaceuticals
- Prescription medicines and over-the-counter drugs
- Waxes
- Windshield washer fluid
Note:
- Residential hazardous waste materials must be in well-labelled, sealed containers
- Any/all containers, including jerry cans, will not be returned
- Do not mix different products together
- Needles and syringes need to be in puncture-proof containers
- There is no cost to Markham residents
What Waste Can I Not Drop Off?
Please do not bring any of the following items to the depot:
- Ammunition and Explosives: Please contact your local York Regional Police Branch.
- Hazardous waste generated by Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (IC&I) business sources.
- PCBs, asbestos, lighting ballasts for fluorescent lights, medical and radioactive waste. Please contact York Region at 1.866.665.6752 for disposal information.
Learn more at these links:
- Household Hazardous Waste Brochure (PDF)
- Never pour fats, oil and grease down the drain! (PDF)
- Hazardous waste drop off locations, visit the Stewardship Ontario Orange Drop website.