Tackling Hazardous Waste in Surrey: A Safer, Greener Future

Hazardous waste is part of modern life, especially in a growing city like Surrey. From leftover paint in the garage to batteries, cleaning products, or industrial by-products, these materials can’t just go into the regular garbage. Handling them properly is essential to protect people, wildlife, and the environment.

Why Hazardous Waste Matters in Surrey

Improper disposal of hazardous waste can contaminate soil, pollute waterways, and put community health at risk. Surrey’s rapid growth means more households, businesses, and, unfortunately, more dangerous materials in circulation. Building awareness is the first step toward a cleaner city.

Common hazardous materials include:

• Household paint and solvents

• Automotive fluids like oil, antifreeze, or brake fluid

• Pesticides and garden chemicals

• Batteries and electronics

• Mercury-containing items such as fluorescent bulbs

These items need extra care to ensure they don’t cause harm.

How Residents Can Take Action

The good news is that there are safe and simple ways for Surrey residents and businesses to deal with hazardous materials:

• Sort and Separate: Keep hazardous waste from regular trash and recycling bins.

• Learn What’s Accepted: Items like paint, chemicals, and batteries require special handling, know before you toss.

• Use Specialized Services: Partner with waste diversion experts who ensure materials are disposed of or recycled safely.

  
  

How Businesses Benefit from Proper Disposal

For Surrey’s many small businesses, construction firms, and industrial facilities, proper hazardous waste disposal isn’t just the law; it’s good business. Responsible handling:

• Keeps employees and customers safe

• Avoids costly fines for non-compliance

• Shows commitment to sustainability and community well-being

  
  

TakemyHazWaste: Supporting Surrey’s Sustainability

TakemyHazWaste is committed to helping Surrey residents and businesses handle hazardous waste responsibly. Whether it’s a one-time clean-up or ongoing support for commercial operations, we make disposal simple, safe, and environmentally sound.

We also provide convenient transfer station drop-off locations for household hazardous materials, making it easy to do the right thing.

Building a Cleaner Future Together

Surrey’s growth brings challenges and opportunities. By working together, residents, businesses, and waste diversion specialists, we can keep hazardous waste out of landfills and build a healthier, greener city.