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Health care chemicals

How to safely dispose of health care chemicals

Use extra caution

Be careful when handling and preparing this item for disposal. Read the special instructions below for details.

Health care chemicals

Examples of health care chemicals

  • Hydrogen peroxide
  • Rubbing alcohol
  • Hand sanitizer (including expired bottles)
  • Any container with a hazard symbol on it (flammable, poisonous, etc.) including full, empty and expired containers.

How to dispose

There are two ways to dispose of health care chemicals.

Household hazardous waste drop-off location

  • Take to a household hazardous waste drop-off location

Safely dispose of health care chemicals for free at a household hazardous waste drop-off location (designated fire hall).

City Eco Centre

  • Take to a City Eco Centre

Safely dispose of health care chemicals for free at a City Eco Centre – if you bring with other garbage, charges will apply.

Special instructions

  • You can bring up to 20 litres of household hazardous waste per visit.
  • Use the original container if you have it. If not, use a strong container that won't leak. 
    • Make sure the container is clean to prevent any chemical reactions and can safely hold the material without breaking down.
    • Close it tightly and clearly label what's inside.
    • Maximum container size is 20 litres. 
  • Never flush chemicals down your toilet, sink or drain as they harm the environment and may damage the pipes in your home.

Why do I need the original container?

Use the original packaging whenever possible as it’s designed to safely contain the material and includes critical safety information.

Map of household hazardous waste drop-off locations

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