Household Hazardous Material includes anything and everything poisonous, corrosive, flammable plus prescription drugs- ie, Batteries, Bleach and other household cleaning solutions; Gasoline, Motor Oil, Paint and Paint Thinners (empty dry paint cans can be placed in the blue bin with lid off), mercury thermometers- see site for full list

Note:

  • Residential hazardous waste materials must be in well-labelled, sealed containers.
  • Do not mix different products together
  • Needles and syringes need to be in puncture-proof containers.
  • There is no cost to Markham residents

What Waste Can I Not Drop Off?

Please do not bring any of the following items to the depot:

  • Ammunition and Explosives: Please contact your local York Regional Police Branch.
  • Hazardous waste generated by Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (IC&I) business sources.
  • PCBs, asbestos, lighting ballasts for fluorescent lights, medical and radioactive waste. Please contact York Region at 1.866.665.6752 for disposal information.