Caution Updated:

  • New! The Calgary Police Service is asking for the public's help in locating a missing child, Parker, 11. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to contact Police at 403-266-1234 Get the latest updates

Residential recycling and disposal search tool

Oily rags and spill clean-up materials

How to safely dispose of oily rags and spill clean-up material

Use extra caution

Be careful when handling and preparing this item for disposal. Follow the instructions below for proper disposal.

Oily rags

  • Put into your black cart

Put bagged oily rags and spill clean-up into your black cart as garbage.

Special instructions

  • Ensure all liquids are fully soaked up with rags or an absorbent material.
  • Double bag all oily rags and used absorbent and tied closed before putting in black cart.
  • Never flush rags down your toilet as it may be harmful to the environment and may damage the pipes in your home.