Special Waste

See the list of hazardous waste accepted at this event.

The next annual event will take place October 4, 2025 from 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the Hawkesbury Sewage Plant at 815 Main St E, Hawkesbury. 

Between these annual collection events, certain types of hazardous waste, such as batteries and paint, can be returned for recycling at select retail locations participating in the provincial hazardous waste program. A list of these retail locations, as well as other special waste disposal options are available at the bottom of the page.

There are two electronic waste collections per year, June 3 and October 7 in 2025. Drop-off of electronic waste is also offered for free to Hawkesbury residents year-round at Recycle Action located at 1301 Spence ave. Recycle-Action is a drop-off point for all electronics, batteries, ink cartridges, cardboard, white styrofoam packaging only and metal. Please call to confirm their hours of operation at 613 632-8508.

See below for other drop-off locations for electronic waste.

Some types of waste don’t easily fit into any given waste stream. When unsure of how to dispose of these odd types of waste, please consult our table of Special Waste Disposal Options.

This table will help you properly dispose of these items, divert waste appropriately & help make our Town more sustainable!

The Resource Productivity & Recovery Authority (RPRA) maintains a Where to Recycle map that displays locations across Ontario where you can drop off used materials, such as batteries, electronics, household hazardous waste, lighting and tires, for free to be recycled, reused or refurbished. 

Please follow each location's protocols and call ahead before dropping off any materials.