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City Collecting Old Paint and Pesticides as Part of Annual Waste Event

The City’s annual Household Hazardous & Special Waste Event is back, Saturday, June 14, 2025 at the Spruce Snow Dump. Residents can dispose of old paint, pesticides, batteries, and propane tanks free of charge between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. This year’s event also includes textiles and gently used household items.

Last year, the location was a bit tricky to find. Entry is off Pine St. South left onto Iroquois Rd. E. and past the Timmins Transit Garage. This is a drive-thru event. Residents do not leave their vehicles and volunteers will be on-hand to collect any items for disposal.

Items being collected include:
- Paint
- Aerosols
- Single use batteries
- Single use propane cylinders and refillable propane tanks
- Pesticides
- Antifreeze
- Fuel and oil
- Pharmaceuticals
- Compact fluorescents and fluorescent tubes
- Household electronics

Hazardous waste like old paint and pesticides are not accepted with regular garbage collection or at the landfill. The substances can contaminate soil and groundwater, so specific collection and containment methods are required to help protect the environment.

A map and directions to the new location are available online at: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/waste_recycling_services/hazardous_waste_event.

Please note that this event is for residents only. Commercial and industrial waste will not be accepted.

Posted by Amanda Dyer On 5/29/2025 at 1:55 PM