County residents are invited to dispose of their household hazardous waste at a mobile drop-off event on Saturday, October 15.
County residents can drop household hazardous waste free of charge on Saturday, October 15 from 9 am – 2 pm. The event takes place at 75 County Road 1 (Sandy Hook Road). Residents dropping off waste are asked to avoid blocking the driveways while waiting to get into this event.
Household hazardous waste can be found in almost every room of your home. These products, if thrown in the garbage or poured down the drain, can have negative effects on the environment including an impact on groundwater and surface water such as creeks, rivers, and lakes.
Click here to see a full list of items that are accepted at mobile household hazardous waste mobile drop-off events.
Please note that used motor oil and electronic waste are not accepted at Quinte Waste Solutions mobile drop-off events. Motor oil must be dropped at the hazardous waste depot in Belleville, while electronic waste can be dropped at the Belleville or Trenton depots. Operating hours are available on the QWS website.
For more information, contact the County of Prince Edward at 613.476.2148 extension 1023, 613.962.9108 extension 1023 or info@pecounty.on.ca.