Household Hazardous Waste Plus Collection Event
The Household Hazardous Waste Plus Collection Event returns in October for Township of Langley residents needing to get rid of household hazardous waste such as pesticides, flammable liquids, motor oil, electronics, batteries, solvents, lightbulbs, and more. Residents can drop off these items during the event in the east parking lot of the George Preston Recreation Centre from 9am to 3pm on Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20.
“This annual event is a chance for Township residents to drop-off hazardous household items that take up space in their home, and the Township will safely recycle or dispose these items free-of-charge,” said Christopher Combe, Environmental Sustainability Coordinator for the Township of Langley. “Many of these household products contain materials that become dangerous if they are disposed of improperly in the trash, buried, flushed down the toilet, or poured down the sink.”
This year’s free event will be in the east parking lot of George Preston Recreation Centre, located at 20699 - 42 Avenue. Access to the drop-off area is via southbound on 208 Street only. Visitors are encouraged to bring donations of non-perishable food items for the Aldergrove Food Bank.
During the event, staff will unload waste from vehicles, but only items retrievable from truck beds or vehicle trunks/hatches will be accepted. Items passed through doors or windows will not be accepted, and all liquid items must be in secure containers and cannot be leaking. Anyone planning to attend is encouraged to review the Preferred Packing Order diagram at tol.ca/hhw before loading their vehicles. Walk-ins will not be permitted.
The Household Hazardous Waste Plus Collection Event attracts hundreds of vehicles each year, and lineups are possible. Some of the most common items dropped-off at the event, such as motor oil, paint, thermostats and smoke alarms, and small appliances are easily recycled elsewhere, year-round and free-of-charge, thanks to provincial recycling programs “Residents with only these items are encouraged to see if they can avoid the line up and check with their preferred depot to confirm acceptance.” To learn more about items that can be returned all year long and where to bring them, visit tol.ca/takeitback.
The Household Hazardous Waste Plus Collection event is for Township of Langley residents only. Proof of Township residency (driver’s licence or utility bill) is required.
For more information on the Household Hazardous Waste Plus Collection event visit tol.ca/hhw.