Residual materials drop-off

Hazardous household waste (HHW) consists of materials that are toxic and should never be thrown in the garbage, dumped on land, or poured down the drain or sewer.

Many common household products contain hazardous chemicals that can pose a threat to living organisms if released into the environment, contaminating the air, water, and/or soil. Pesticides, fertilizers and other products can run off lawns and gardens into storm drains and streams, polluting fresh water. Solvents can escape into the atmosphere from the normal use of cleaners, paints and aerosol sprays, as well as accidental spills or improper disposal. Storing old chemicals around the house can be a potential fire hazard, as well as a potential threat to your children and pets.

How do I dispose of HHW?

1. HHW can be dropped off at the Public Works yard (7001 Mackle Rd.). Please leave your HHW with the attendant at the gate during the following hours of operation.
2. Outside of these hours, and at anytime, you can also drop off your HHW at in any Écocentre. The closest one is the Écocentre Côte-des-Neiges (6928 Côte-des-Neiges Rd.). Please call 514-872-0384 to inquire about opening hours. Proof of residency and photo ID are required.
3. During the Big Drop-Off.

Other locations to dispose of different hazardous household waste

• Used tires, motor oil and car batteries
  Used tires are not accepted for household waste collection. These can be dropped off at different retailers such as Canadian Tire and Goodyear, as well as at Eco-centres.
• Oils, oil and latex paints and dyes
  These can be dropped off at any RONA Dismat store.
• Propane tanks
  Some propane sellers accept used tanks for recycling.
• Expired medication
  Drug stores will take back outdated medication.
• PilesLes piles rechargeables sont généralement trouvés dans des dispositifs tels que les outils électriques sans fil, téléphones cellulaires et sans fil, les ordinateurs portables, caméscopes, appareils photo numériques et les jouets télécommandés. La ville de Côte Saint-Luc participe au programme AppelàRecycler  de recyclage de piles de la Société de recyclage des piles rechargeables. Plusieurs centres de collection existent à Côte Saint-Luc, pour téléphones sans fil et cellulaires et autres items électroniques, dont :
  • Public Works Department Building (7001 Mackle Rd.), which is open weekdays from 8 am to 4 pm
  • Parks and Recreation Department Building (7500 Mackle Rd.), which is open weekdays from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
  • City Hall (5801 Cavendish Blvd.), which is open weekdays from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

RBRC also provides a list of their drop-off locations in Montreal to help you find the location nearest you.

The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation recycles the following battery chemistries: Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd), Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), Lithium Ion (Li-ion) and Small Sealed Lead (Pb).

Before dropping off your batteries, please tape the positive (+) ends. Batteries that are not 100% discharged may come into contact with each other and create a short that causes a battery to overheat, and possibly result in fire. By taping the positive (+) end of batteries, you’ll help eliminate the possibility of accidents from occurring during storage and shipping.