Dumps Ontario

Where to take paint, batteries and hazardous waste in Ontario

74 public sites across Ontario list paint, batteries and other hazardous waste on the operator's own website. Checked October 2026.

Paint, solvents, propane cylinders, batteries and other household hazardous waste can't go in the garbage. Many municipal sites take them free from residents, some only on set days. These public sites list hazardous waste.

98 sites say they do not take paint, batteries and other hazardous waste, so we've left them out.

Toronto and the GTA

Hamilton and Niagara

Waterloo, Wellington and Brant

Southwestern Ontario

Central Ontario

Eastern Ontario

Northern Ontario

Before you go

  • Call or check the site's page first. Item rules, limits and fees change, and some sites take certain items only on set days.
  • Bring proof of address. Many municipal sites are for residents only.
  • Keep the item separate in your load so it can go straight to the right pile.

Other items

Fees are what each operator publishes; the first line shown is the part that mentions paint, batteries and other hazardous waste. Something wrong? Report a change.