Hazardous Waste and Diversion Programs

Haldimand residents can dispose of household hazardous waste and special products safely and free of charge at the four drop-off events held throughout the year. Electronic waste such as computers, printers, cell phones, cameras, etc. are also accepted at these events.

2024 hazardous waste and special products drop-off events

All events run 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Saturday, Apr. 13

Cayuga Secondary School
70 Haldimand County Hwy 54
Cayuga, ON

Saturday, Jun. 22

McKinnon Park Secondary School
91 Haddington St.
Caledonia, ON

Saturday, Sept. 7

Dunnville Roads Yard
710 Main St. E.
Dunnville, ON

Saturday, Oct. 5

Hagersville Secondary School
70 Parkview Rd.
Hagersville, ON

Items not accepted at hazardous waste events

Agricultural waste
Commercial or industrial waste
Ammunition and explosives (incl. fireworks – contact OPP’s non-emergency line to arrange disposal)
Pathogenic waste
PCBs
Radioactive waste
Appliances containing refrigerants
General garbage and recycling

Not sure if your item is accepted at the drop-off event? Search below using the Recycle Coach app.

Other diversion programs

Battery disposal

Bring your waste batteries to one of the locations below for collection and safe disposal.

Caledonia Arena (HCCC) – 100 Haddington Street, Caledonia
Caledonia Library – 100 Haddington Street, Caledonia
Canborough Waste Management Facility – 499 James Road, Dunnville
Cayuga Administration Office – 53 Thorburn Street South, Cayuga
Cayuga Fire Hall – 11 Thorburn Street South, Cayuga
Cayuga Library – 19 Talbot Street West, Cayuga
Cayuga Memorial Arena – 55 Thorburn Street South, Cayuga
Dunnville Library – 317 Chestnut Street, Dunnville
Hagersville Library – 13 Alma Street North, Hagersville
Jarvis Library – 2 Monson Street, Jarvis
Selkirk Library – 34 Main Street West, Selkirk

Christmas tree recycling

Temporary Christmas tree depots will be available from December 26, 2024, to January 10, 2025. Trees will be chipped and turned into much. Please remember to remove all tinsel and decorations before dropping them off.

Artificial trees are not accepted.

Temporary depot locations (Dec. 26 – Jan 10)

Caledonia – dead end of Caledonia Ave.
Caledonia – Kinsmen Park, Caithness St. W.
Cayuga – Kinsmen Ball Park, Ottawa St. S. & McKay St. W.
Dunnville – Lions Park, 640 Lock St. W.
Hagersville – Sgt. Andrew Harnett Memorial Park, Alma St. S.
Townsend – Dead end of Forest Park Drive

Trees can also be dropped off at the Canborough Waste Transfer Station at 499 James Rd., Dunnville.

Used sharps and expired medication

You can return unused or expired medications and used sharps at your local participating pharmacy. Contact your pharmacy to confirm.