A product is considered Household hazardous waste (HHW) if it bears one of the symbols shown here, or if words such as Danger, Poisonous, Caution, or Warning appear on the label. Hazardous products cannot be disposed of in regular garbage, they require special disposal. Some examples are:

  • Large Propane tanks
  • Motor oil & other automotive fluids
  • Pool chemicals
  • Pesticides

Note: empty, dry paint cans should be delivered to the Enviro Depot at 10 Hardscratch Road as part of the paint recycling program. Please place covers inside your clear bag for garbage.

A product is considered a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) if it has one of the following symbols or it has words such as Danger, Poisonous, Caution or Warning on the label.

corrosive explosive flammable poison
CorrosiveExplosiveFlammableToxic

Yarmouth County HHW Depot

1932 Hardscratch Road
Phone: (902) 742-5852
Hours: 8am - 4pm (Mon-Fri) and 9am – 3pm (Sat)