Steinbach Residents can now dispose of household hazardous waste year-round, thanks to the new permanent Hazardous Waste Depot at the Steinbach Landfill.
“We are excited that residents no longer have to store hazardous items in their homes,” said Eldon Wallman, Solid Waste Department Head, at the facilities’ grand opening today, “A lot of these items can be dangerous so the new facility provides proper disposal most days of the week.”
The facility, open 9am-4pm from Tuesday to Saturday, accepts residential quantities of hazardous substances including paint, batteries, fluorescent and CFL bulbs, household cleaners, fertilizers and automotive fluids. (View a full list of items accepted at the depot)
In addition to constructing a new building, the City’s Landfill staff also received specialized training to operate and safely work with hazardous substances. Wallman reminds residents bringing hazardous items to the depot to secure all fluids in a sealed and labeled container. It is also important to note that the new facility is for residential quantities of hazardous waste. Commercial hazardous waste will not be accepted.
