Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event

The Municipality of Greenstone is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Event for residents to safely dispose of eligible household hazardous waste on Thursday, September 24, 2026 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Geraldton Public Works Yard (located at 210 First Avenue NW) and on Friday, September 25, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Longlac Landfill Site (Crib Road via Blueberry Road).

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

• Antifreeze
• Fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides
• Fluorescent light bulbs and tubes
• Paints and coatings
• Fuel and motor oil containers that have a capacity of 30 litres or less, and used oil filters
• Household cleaners
• Pressurized containers (aerosol, propane tanks, fire extinguishers)
• Single-use dry cell batteries 
• Solvents and adhesives
• Pool chemicals
• Mercury and switches and thermometers

Please note: Household cooking oil will also be accepted in sealed, labelled containers. Never pour cooking oil down the sink, as it can cause sewer or septic system blockages.

For more information regarding household hazardous waste, visit the Household Hazardous Waste Collection page on our website or contact the Public Services Department at 807-854-1100 ext. 2029.