Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Seasonal Depot for Household Hazardous Waste Disposal

The Municipality of Greenstone seasonally operates a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Depot at the Longlac landfill site. The depot is open in the summer months during regular landfill operating hours.  

This year the depot will open as of June 2, 2026.

Please keep labels on products being disposed intact.

2026 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION EVENT DATES

Thursday, September 24, 2026 - 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. - Geraldton Public Works Yard (210 First Avenue NW)

Friday, September 25, 2026 - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Longlac Landfill Site (Crib Road via Blueberry Road)

Accepted waste

When you bring your materials, ensure they are identifiable with product labels intact. Acceptable materials include:

• Antifreeze
• Fertilizers
• Fluorescent light bulbs
• Manufactured lubricating oil containers that have a capacity of 30 litres or less
• Paints and coatings
• Pesticides
• Pressurized containers
• Single-use dry cell batteries 
• Solvents
• Used oil filters

If you want to drop off hazardous materials that are not listed, contact the Public Services Department at 807-854-1100 ext. 2029.

Recycling and waste diversion governance

View information from the Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority to learn about Provincial waste diversion regulations and planning.