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Leftover paints, batteries, and motor oil are all part of a long list of items classified as household hazardous wastes. If not disposed of properly, they can be harmful to human health and the environment. Pouring hazardous waste down the drain may corrode plumbing, release toxic fumes, poison septic tanks, destroy sewage treatment organisms, and contaminate surface and groundwater.
Residents of Orillia and the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Severn, and Ramara can take these items to the Household Hazardous Waste Depot at the Waste Diversion Site, free of charge.
Sharps and Pharmaceuticals No Longer Accepted Effective July 1, 2023 at Orillia Waste Diversion Site
Effective July 1, 2023, the City of Orillia will no longer be accepting sharps (needles) or pharmaceuticals at it’s Household Hazardous Waste Depot located at 100 Kitchener St.
There are many local pharmacies in Orillia and surrounding areas that collect these materials free of charge under the Environmental Protection Act. The Health Products Stewardship Association is responsible for administering the take-back program for these items. Residents can visit healthsteward.ca to find a local registered pharmacy by clicking on the ‘find a collection location’ icon at the top right corner of the screen. There are currently 18 registered pharmacies listed in the City of Orillia. There are also ‘How to dispose of’ videos for sharps and medications that can be found in the ‘Consumers’ section of the website that residents may find helpful.
View our Solid Waste Collection Guide. Please also note that the City's Household Hazardous Waste Depot now also accepts helium and expanding foam tanks at no charge.
Visit the Productcare.org website for more details.
Safe Disposal of Used Needles |
Needles/syringes used for injection at home can be accepted for disposal at the Household Hazardous Waste Depot at the City's Waste Diversion Site. Place needles/syringes inside a proper "sharps" container (yellow in colour). Please do not place needles/syringes in your garbage bag or can. Doing so is a safety hazard for our collection staff.
You can now return unused sharps (needles & syringes) for free to a local pharmacy. For a list of collection locations near you, visit the Health Products Stewardship Association Website. Safe Disposal of Unused or Expired Medication Old medicine may not work and could even harm you and must be disposed of safely. This includes all prescription and non-prescription medications, vitamins and herbal products. These types of products must not be thrown in the garbage (children or animals may get into it) nor should they be flushed down the toilet (this will contaminate the environment). You can now return unused or expired medications for free to a local pharmacy. For a list of collection locations near you, visit the Health Products Stewardship Association Website. |
Business Customers - Hazardous Waste |
Please note the City of Orillia is not licensed to accept hazardous waste from businesses, institutions or the industrial sector at the Waste Diversion Site's Household Hazardous Waste Depot. Below is the contact information to help you find the most appropriate way to recycle or properly dispose of your hazardous waste.
General Hazardous Waste Materials (oil, ballasts, paint, batteries, pharmaceuticals, etc.)
Fluorescent Tubes & Other Lights
Radioactive Waste
PCBs
Propane Tanks
Other Tanks (helium, acetylene, oxygen)
Information for Boaters and Hazardous Waste |
Instructional Video on Orillia's Household Hazardous Waste Depot and Electronics Recycling Depot
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