A Message from the City of Calgary – Waste & Recycling Services
Household Hazardous Waste: Free Drop-Off in Calgary
Did you know the City of Calgary offers free Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) drop-off sites at 11 convenient locations across the city? There’s no cost to use these locations, and they’re designed to be quick, easy, and safe for residents.
HHW includes everyday household items that should not go in your blue, green, or black cart, such as:
- paints and stains
- batteries
- cleaners
- automotive fluids and chemicals
Placing these items in your carts can increase the chance of fires, toxic fumes, and serious harm in our homes and our community. Taking HHW to a proper drop-off site helps keep everyone safe while protecting the environment.
Before throwing something away, take a moment to check if it’s hazardous—and bring it to an HHW drop-off site instead.
To find a drop-off location near you, visit calgary.ca/HHW.
*This program is for residential drop-off only