Household Hazardous Waste Disposal in South Vancouver. Easy, Local, and Safe

Whether you’re cleaning out the garage, tackling spring cleaning, or downsizing a property, one thing’s for sure: household hazardous waste adds up fast. These materials can’t go in the regular trash without a safe disposal plan. Tossing them out incorrectly can cause environmental damage, pose safety risks, and even lead to fines. That’s where we step in.

Why Proper Disposal Matters

Household hazardous waste includes a lot more than you might think: old paint, solvents, pesticides, cleaners, automotive fluids, batteries, propane tanks, fluorescent bulbs, and more.

Some items are toxic, flammable, or corrosive. Others contain heavy metals or chemicals that can incorrectly contaminate soil and water. In British Columbia, these materials require specialized handling and disposal under strict provincial rules.

By disposing of them properly, you help keep South Vancouver’s environment safe, protect local waterways, and prevent harmful substances from entering the landfill.

Your Local Drop-Off. Our South Vancouver Transfer Station

We’ve made it easy for households and small businesses to dispose of hazardous materials safely. Please bring them to our South Vancouver Transfer Station, where our trained team will sort and manage everything according to BC’s safety regulations.

We accept a wide range of items, including:

• Leftover paint (oil-based and latex)

• Solvents, stains, and varnishes

• Household cleaners and disinfectants

• Pesticides and garden chemicals

• Automotive fluids (antifreeze, oil, etc.)

• Batteries and electronics

• Propane cylinders and fuel containers

• Fluorescent light bulbs and tubes

  
  

And yes, all of our transfer stations accept paint for recycling. It’s convenient, safe, and keeps harmful substances out of the environment.

The Process Is Simple

1. Gather Your Materials - Keep hazardous waste in original containers with labels intact whenever possible.

2. Visit Our South Vancouver Transfer Station - No appointment needed; just bring your materials during our operating hours.

3. We Handle the Rest - Our trained staff will ensure each item is safely sorted, packaged, and sent to approved recycling or disposal facilities.

   
   

What NOT to Do

• Don’t pour hazardous liquids down the drain or into storm sewers.

• Don’t throw hazardous waste in your garbage or blue bin.

• Don’t burn or bury chemicals.

These actions are unsafe, illegal in many cases, and can harm both people and wildlife.

Keep South Vancouver Safe and Green

Disposing of household hazardous waste the right way protects your home, your community, and the environment. With our local transfer station, it’s quick, easy, and responsible, no guesswork, no stress.

Please drop by our South Vancouver Transfer Station today and let us help you safely handle what doesn’t belong in your regular garbage or recycling.

Call us or Visit takemyhazwaste.ca for more information

No guesswork. No mess. Just proper disposal, done right.