Saugeen First Nation | Phone: 519-797-2781 | Address: 6 Cameron Drive, Southampton, ON N0H 2L0

Hazardous Materials Collection

Hazardous Materials Collection Information

The Road and Works Department is pleased to announce the launch of a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program designed to help community members safely dispose of harmful materials such as paint, waste oil, batteries, propane tanks, household cleaners, fertilizers, and other hazardous products.

This program aims to protect our land, water, and people by ensuring these materials are collected, stored, and disposed of safely rather than being placed in regular garbage or dumped on the land.

Residents are encouraged to bring their household hazardous materials to the Saugeen Landfill Site on designated drop-off days each week.

This ensures that all hazardous materials are handled responsibly and do not pose a risk to our environment or community health. To help make this program safe and effective, please read and follow the guidelines below for preparing and dropping off your hazardous materials. Together, we can keep Saugeen First Nation clean, safe, and environmentally responsible.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Drop-Off Instructions

1. Identify Hazardous Items

Check your home, garage, and shed for hazardous materials such as:

Paint, stains, and varnishes
Motor oil, oil filters, and antifreeze
Cleaning products, bleach, or drain openers
Aerosol sprays, air fresheners, and polishes
Batteries (household or car)
Pesticides, fertilizers, or pool chemicals
Propane tanks, camping fuel, or fire extinguishers
Fluorescent bulbs and mercury thermometers

2. Keep Materials in Original Containers

Always keep hazardous materials in their original containers with labels intact.
If the container is damaged or leaking, place it inside a larger container or sealed plastic bag for safety.
Do not mix different products together. This can cause dangerous chemical reactions.

3. Seal and Package Securely

Make sure lids are tightly closed.
Place liquids in sturdy boxes or bins to prevent tipping or spills.
For paint cans, ensure lids are secured; if dried out, place them in the garbage instead.
For propane tanks or fuel canisters, make sure the valve is closed and never puncture or crush them.

4. Transport Safely

Place items upright in your trunk or truck bed. Avoid overloading or stacking.
Keep products away from children, pets, and food.
Drive carefully to the landfill and avoid leaving materials unattended. Never drop off materials at the entrance of the landfill.

5. Drop-off Location and Hours

All materials must be dropped off at the designated Household Hazardous Waste Area located at the Saugeen Landfill Site.

Drop-off Dates/Times: see point 8 below
Designated Area: Look for signs marked “Hazardous Waste Drop-Off” when you enter the landfill.
A landfill attendant will direct you to the correct area to drop off your materials.

6. Items We Cannot Accept

Please do not bring the following items:

Explosives, ammunition, or flares
Medical sharps or infectious waste
Empty paint or aerosol cans (these go in your Blue Box)
Cardboard boxes or general household garbage

Material	Example
Aerosols	Spray paints Cleaners Polishes Insulating foam Air fresheners Propane tanks & cylinders *Note: empty aerosol cans can be placed in your blue box
Automotive	Motor oil Oil filters Diesel Anti-freeze Transmission fluid Brake fluid Batteries Adhesive Car polishes & waxes
Batteries	Dry cell household Rechargeable household Automotive
Fire Extinguishers	Extinguishers for electrical, combustible, flammable, and laboratory fires
Fluorescent Lamps	Compact fluorescent bulb Fluorescent tubes
Paint	Alkyd (oil) paints Latex paints Solvent-bases stains & coatings Water-based stains & coatings Primer Basecoat
Pesticides	All herbicides, fungicides, insecticides Inspect repellant Weed killers Pest control products (Roundup)
Unacceptable Materials	Infectious waste including sharps Explosives, ammunition, or flares Empty cans, bottles, etc. empty paint and aerosol cans go directly into blue box Cardboard boxes

Download the Hazardous Waste Collection Information Sheet Here

Hazardous Materials Collection

Hazardous Materials Collection Information

Saugeen First Nation | Phone: 519-797-2781 | Address: 6 Cameron Drive, Southampton, ON N0H 2L0

Saugeen First Nation Phone: 519-797-2781 Address: 6 Cameron Drive, Southampton, ON N0H 2L0

Saugeen First Nation

Phone: 519-797-2781

Address: 6 Cameron Drive, Southampton, ON N0H 2L0