Hazardous Waste and Diversion Programs
Haldimand residents can dispose of household hazardous waste and special products safely and free of charge at the four drop-off events held throughout the year. Electronic waste such as computers, printers, cell phones, cameras, etc., is also accepted at these events.
On this page
- Drop-off event dates
- Accepted items
- Unacceptable items
- Battery disposal
- Electronics
- Fireworks and flares
- Christmas tree recycling
- Sharps and medicine
In addition to the County drop-off locations listed below, many private businesses accept certain types of waste. Visit the Resource Productivity & Recovery Authority website to search locations.
Saturday, Apr. 11
Cayuga Secondary School
70 Haldimand County Hwy 54
Cayuga, ON
Saturday, Jun. 20
McKinnon Park Secondary School
91 Haddington Street
Caledonia, ON
Saturday, Sept. 19
Dunnville Roads Yard
710 Main Street East
Dunnville, ON
Saturday, Oct. 24
Hagersville Secondary School
70 Parkview Road
Hagersville, ON
Can't make any of our drop-off events? See a list of various area businesses that accept household hazardous waste and other special items year-round.
Items not accepted at hazardous waste events
- Agricultural waste
- Commercial or industrial waste
- Ammunition and explosives (incl. fireworks – contact OPP’s non-emergency line to arrange disposal)
- Pathogenic waste
- PCBs
- Radioactive waste
- Appliances containing refrigerants
- General garbage and recycling
Not sure if your item is accepted at the drop-off event? Search below using the Recycle Coach app.
Other diversion programs
Battery disposal
Bring your waste batteries to one of the locations below for collection and safe disposal.
- Caledonia Arena (HCCC) – 100 Haddington Street, Caledonia
- Caledonia Library – 100 Haddington Street, Caledonia
- Cayuga Administration Office – 53 Thorburn Street South, Cayuga
- Cayuga Fire Hall – 11 Thorburn Street South, Cayuga
- Cayuga Library – 19 Talbot Street West, Cayuga
- Cayuga Memorial Arena – 55 Thorburn Street South, Cayuga
- Dunnville Arena - 275 Ramsey Drive, Dunnville
- Dunnville Library – 317 Chestnut Street, Dunnville
- Hagersville Arena - 36 Sherring Street North, Hagersville
- Hagersville Library – 13 Alma Street North, Hagersville
- Jarvis Library – 2 Monson Street, Jarvis
- Selkirk Library – 34 Main Street West, Selkirk
Electronics
In addition to our drop-off event days, you can dispose of electronic waste year-round at our drop-off locations during regular operating hours.
Electronics of all sizes
- Canborough Waste Management Facility – 499 James Road, Dunnville
- Walpole Roads Yard – 1433 County Road 55, Jarvis
Electronics 20x20 inches or smaller
- Jarvis Library Branch – 2 Monson Street
Fireworks and flares
Soak in water for 24 hours and then dispose with regular garbage.
Christmas tree recycling
Temporary Christmas tree depots will be available from December 26, 2025, to January 10, 2026. Trees will be chipped and turned into mulch. Please remember to remove all tinsel and decorations before dropping them off.
Artificial trees are not accepted.
Temporary depot locations (Dec. 26 – Jan 10)
- Caledonia – dead end of Caledonia Avenue
- Caledonia – Kinsmen Park, Caithness Street West
- Cayuga – Kinsmen Ball Park, Ottawa Street South & McKay Street West
- Dunnville – Lions Park, 640 Lock Street West
- Hagersville – Sgt. Andrew Harnett Memorial Park, Alma Street South
- Townsend – Dead end of Forest Park Drive
Trees can also be dropped off at the Canborough Waste Management Facility at 499 James Road, Dunnville.
Used sharps and expired medication
You can return unused or expired medications and used sharps at your local participating pharmacy. Contact your pharmacy to confirm.
Contact Us
Solid Waste Operations
53 Thorburn Street South
Cayuga, Ontario
Canada, N0A 1E0
