Household Hazardous Waste Program
What is Household Hazardous Waste?
Household hazardous waste (HHW) is leftover household products that are flammable, corrosive, reactive or poisonous. It also includes some liquid products that should not be disposed of in the garbage or down the drain.
Important Notice
The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) HHW Program DOES NOT accept materials collected through B.C.'s Provincial HHW recycling programs. These programs collect only recyclable HHW materials, including:
- Paints and stainsÂ
- Flammable liquids and gasoline
- Pesticides (labelled with a skull and crossbones and "domestic")
- Used oil and antifreeze
- BatteriesÂ
- Medications
Take these materials to participating locations at no additional charge. Find out where.Â
Schedule an HHW Drop-Off
HHW drop-offs are by appointment only.
Please note, HHW collection at our facilities is currently on hold until further notice. If you have immediate concerns regarding HHW and either human or environmental health, please email hhw [at] rdn.bc.ca. Staff will assess concerns raised on a case-by-case basis and will respond in the order which they are received.
HHWÂ is not accepted without an appointment as it requires special handling by a qualified technician. Unscheduled loads will be rejected.
Program Fees and Surcharges
| Category | 0 - 25 kg | Over 25 kg |
| HHW | $10 (flat rate) | $0.30/kg |
| Surcharge for Special HHW* | $20 | Â |
| Surcharge per pressurized cylinder, non-refillable | $10 | Â |
| Surcharge per pressurized cylinder, refillable | $50 | Â |
| Surcharge for loads containing unknown items | $5 | Â |
*Special HHW includes highly toxic materials that require special handling and disposal.