Temporary collection sites open as Ottawa continues to deal with extreme weather event aftermath
Posted Jul 11, 2026 03:00:35 PM.
Last Updated Jul 11, 2026 03:00:40 PM.
Emergency response efforts continue after the extreme weather event on July 1, and as part of this, the city is offering residents different options to dispose of hazardous and electronic waste.
Houses impacted by the weather event can
Temporary collection sites will be open for eligible extreme weather event-related household hazardous waste on Saturday, July 11, Monday, July 13, Tuesday, July 14 and Wednesday, July 15.
Collection sites are available at the following locations:
- Sir Guy Carleton Secondary School (55 Centrepointe Dr. parking lot) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Lakeview Public School (35 Corkstown Rd. parking lot ) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Electronic waste can also be dropped off free of charge at Trail Road Facility Landfill or at an electronic waste drop off event. The next electronic drop off event is at Tony Graham Recreation Complex on Saturday, July 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Household Hazardous Waste can be dropped off at the one of the City’s regular Household Hazardous Waste events. The next one is at Kanata Research Park on Saturday, July 25 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Examples of accepted electronic waste items include:
- Computers and laptops
- Monitors and televisions
- Printers and scanners
- Cell phones and chargers
- Cables, keyboards and other computer accessories
Examples of accepted household hazardous waste items include:
- Paint and paint-related products
- Solvents and household cleaners
- Automotive fluids and antifreeze
- Pesticides and fertilizers
- Batteries (Cover the terminals with clear packing tape, duct tape or electrical tape)
- Fluorescent light bulbs and tubes
Items not accepted:
- Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners or other appliances containing refrigerants
- Large household appliances such as stoves, washers and dryers
- Scrap metal
- Commercial or industrial waste
Use the Waste Explorer to learn how to dispose of items. Please do not mix different household hazardous waste products together.
