Les résidus domestiques dangereux (RDD) regroupent un grand nombre de produits d’usage courant. Bien qu’ils représentent seulement 1 % des déchets des ménages québécois, ils contribuent largement à la toxicité d’un site d’enfouissement s’ils sont déposés dans les ordures ménagères. Et le fait de les déverser dans les égouts peut avoir des conséquences sérieuses pour l’environnement.
Prochaines collectes :
Samedi, 13 juin à l'écocentre de Franklin (2177, chemin Demers) de 8 h 30 à 16 h Ne sont pas acceptés : les produits issus des activités industrielles ou commerciales (peinture, néons (1), pesticides périmés d’usage agricole (2), etc.), les matériaux de construction, les pneus (récupérés dans les garages participants), les médicaments (récupérés en pharmacie), munitions/fusées routières et feux d’artifice (récupérés au poste de police). (1) Pour de grandes quantités : recycfluo.ca (2) Prochaine collecte : agrirecup.ca
Dimanche, 16 août à l'écocentre de Sainte-Barbe (433, route 132) Ne sont pas acceptés : les appareils ménagers, électroménagers et électriques, à moteur et à batterie, les produits issus des activités industrielles ou commerciales (peinture, néons (1), pesticides périmés d’usage agricole (2), etc.), les matériaux de construction, les pneus (récupérés dans les garages participants), les médicaments (récupérés en pharmacie), munitions/fusées routières et feux d’artifice (récupérés au poste de police). (1) Pour de grandes quantités : recycfluo.ca (2) Prochaine collecte : agrirecup.ca
2026 Upcoming collection dates (English version of the paragraph above)
Household hazardous waste (HHW) includes a wide range of everyday products. Although it accounts for only 1% of household waste in Quebec, it significantly contributes to the toxicity of a landfill site if disposed of with regular household trash. And pouring it down the drain can have serious consequences for the environment.
Upcoming collection dates:
Saturday, June 13, at the Franklin Ecocenter (2177 Demers Road) from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The following items are not accepted: products from industrial or commercial activities (paint, neon lights (1), expired agricultural pesticides (2), etc.), construction materials, tires (collected at participating garages), medications (collected at pharmacies), ammunition/road flares and fireworks (collected at the police station). (1) For large quantities: recycfluo.ca (2) Next collection: cleanfarms.ca
Sunday, August 16, at the Sainte-Barbe Eco-Center (433 Route 132) The following items are not accepted: household appliances, electrical and electronic equipment (both motorised and battery-powered), products from industrial or commercial activities (paint, neon lights (1), expired agricultural pesticides (2), etc.), construction materials, tires (collected at participating garages), medications (collected at pharmacies), ammunition/road flares and fireworks (collected at the police station). (1) For large quantities: recycfluo.ca (2) Next collection: cleanfarms.ca
What is Hazardous Household Waste (HHW)?
Anything generated in the home that is corrosive, flammable, toxic, explosive, oxidizing or leachable (mostly called solvents) constitutes HHW.
HHW represents a physical hazard (explosion), a health hazard and/or an environmental hazard if not properly disposed of and treated. Therefore, they must be handled, stored, and transported with care while being disposed of safely.
Other characteristics may also be associated with HHW that warrant special management. Some products, such as computer equipment or batteries, contain several chemicals and heavy metals (mercury, lead, chromium, cadmium, etc.) that can lead to soil contamination and water pollution.
Did you know? One litre of oil can contaminate one million litres of water.
How to recognize HHW?
Ask yourself these two questions: Would I put this product on my skin? Would I put this product in my mouth? If you answer "No" to either of these two questions, the product should be considered as HHW.
HHW can usually be recognized by pictogram(s) found on the product label. HHW most often comes in liquid, viscous, paste, gas or powder form.
The presence of symbols may help to identify some HHW:
All HHW does not include such symbols, for example, paint, oil, batteries, compact fluorescent lights, car batteries, and medications, are often packaged without warnings on labels. HHW is also not always stored in its original container (old cans or containers).
How to safely store your HHW?
HHW should be stored in leak-proof containers, out of the reach of children and animals.
Avoid pouring or mixing products; this can cause dangerous chemical reactions and/or produce toxic gases (in addition to reducing the possibility of reuse, recycling or energy recovery of materials).
The accumulation of HHW should be avoided; its presence is a common cause of fire and can be a health hazard.
What to do with HHW?
It is important to never dispose of HHW in your household garbage, in the sewer system or more broadly in nature. HHW also has no place in the regular collection of recyclable materials.
HHW must be deposited at appropriate and designated disposal sites. Once recovered from these locations, HHW is sent to specialized industries for processing and recycling.
You can return your HHW at mobile collection sites offered free of charge to all citizens of the MRC.
The MRC du Haut-Saint-Laurent collects HHW during mobile collections at temporary sites according to a set schedule. The collection of HHW is accessible to residents of the 13 municipalities within the territory of the MRC. Only household products are accepted. Others – such as agricultural, industrial and/or commercial waste – will not be accepted.
The list of accepted HWW and products as well as the collections guidelines will follow in the next sections.
Some types of HHW can be returned to a municipal depot/town hall, pharmacy or retailer.
Other Collection Sites
The list below is indicative and subject to change. Please contact your municipality before showing up.
* The only ‘organic’ products accepted by the Godmanchester depot are antifreeze, lubricants and fuels (petrol, hydrocarbons).
Paint HHW: primers and paints (latex, alkyd, enamel, etc.), metal and rustproofing paint, aluminium paint, stain, varnish, lacquer, wood and masonry treatment products, paint aerosols, empty and non-empty containers, etc.
Oil’ HHW: used oils (vegetable, motor oil, etc.), used oil filters and oil containers, vehicle antifreeze, aerosols, empty and non-empty containers, etc;
Organic’ HHW: “Organic” HHW includes the following materials:
Used oils (vegetable, motor oil, etc.), used oil filters and oil containers, vehicle antifreeze, aerosols, etc;
For car paint and other paints not mentioned in the HHW paint list, check with your municipality;
Empty or non-empty containers.
Did you know? Smoke detectors are safe to be thrown in the garbage (recommended by the Ministry of the Environment because of their low radioactivity per unit), as can light bulbs (incandescent).
HHW and other products accepted at the MRC's mobile collections
The following types of HHW will be accepted at the MRC's mobile collections:
In the garage: Oils (engine, brake, transmission), oil filters, antifreeze (vehicle, plumbing, gas line), lubricant (ex: WD-40), car paint, anti-rust, coolant, brake cleaner, car cleaners (ex: window washer), fuel (gasoline, diesel, kerosene), grease, car wax, rust remover, body putty, car batteries, muriatic acid, acetone, ski wax, etc.
In the bathroom: Rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, nail polish, nail polish remover (acetone), bleach, hair dyes (ammonia, oxidizing cream), hairspray, cologne/perfume, thermometers (mercury), toilet bowl cleaners, etc.
In the laundry room: Detergents, fabric softeners, stain removers, dry cleaning products, bleach, waterproofing products for leather, shoe polish/stain, etc.
In the garden/yard: Pesticides (insecticides, herbicides, fungicide), mosquito repellent, rat poison, chemical fertilizers/fertilizers, pool and spa products (algicide, chlorine, chlorine stabilizer, clarifier, defoamer), veterinary products, flea powder, BBQ lighter fluid, cooking fuel (e.g., water-based products): Naphtha), propane/butane cylinders (empty or full), sealants (driveway), coatings (roof, foundation, asphalt, wood), cement powder, concrete cleaner, etc.
In the workshop: Water-based paint (latex), oil-based paint (alkyd), metal paint, paint for artistic use, antifouling paint, primers, stain, varnish, oil (e.g. flax), lacquer (e.g. Shellac), wood protector, all aerosols (empty or full), solvents (e.g. acetone, ethanol, xylene), turpentine, metal powder, paint thinner (e.g. Varsol), paint remover, strong glue (solvent-based), caulking products, silicones, sealant, glues, resins and adhesives (ceramic, flooring, polymer, etc.), wood preservative, crack filler, inks, roofing tar, protective coating (floor, asphalt driveway), grout, plastic cement (coating), joint compound, plaster of Paris, ceramic grout, hardener/mastic (wood, fibreglass, etc.), epoxy products, hydrochloric acid, hydrofluoric acid, etc.
Throughout the house: Batteries (rechargeable, non-rechargeable), gas lighter, lighters (with contents), heating oil, mineral spirits (lamp, home fragrance), ethanol (fireplace), compact fluorescent light bulbs (twisted, unbroken), fluorescent tubes (unbroken)*, Christmas lights, carpet cleaner, fabric dye, naphthalene, ink cartridges, etc.
*Other lamps: High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamps, UHP/mercury arc lamps (including home theatre projectors and wall-mounted video devices), UV lamps and germicides, etc.
Containers soiled with paint and oil or empty are accepted at the collections.
The following are not accepted: products from industrial or commercial activities (paint, neon lights1, expired pesticides from agricultural use2, etc.), tires (returned to participating garages), medications (returned to pharmacies), ammunition/road flares and fireworks (returned to the police station). 1 For large quantities: recycfluo.ca 2 Next collection: cleanfarms.ca
If in doubt, you may contact Emilie Escafit at emilie.escafit@mrchsl.com or 450-264-5411 ext. 225.
Other products accepted during mobile collections in the MRC are the following:
Electronics, computer equipment and devices:
Cellular devices, pagers, telephones, video game consoles, MP3 players, headphones, laptop or desktop computers, tablets, televisions, home theatre systems, radios, cameras, HD antennas, speakers, bar code readers, odometers, various peripherals: terminal adapters, cables, chargers, keyboards, USB keys, external hard drives, printers, mice, routers, remote controls, etc.
A Detailed list is available on the website for EPRA-Québec.
Québec’s Recycle My ElectronicsTM program will take charge of all electronics brought to the collection event.
Refrigeration appliances:
All refrigeration appliances (empty freezers and fridges, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, wine cellars and wine coolers, water coolers)
Household appliances, electrical appliances (motorised or battery-powered) and electrical cables:
Please note: these items will only be accepted at the collection point in Franklin on 13 June (e.g. microwaves, cookers, toasters, blenders, kettles, coffee makers, vacuum cleaners, hairdryers, drills).
Mobile Collections Instructions and Guidelines
Instructions for disposing of HHW at collections:
Bring your HHW in the original container, otherwise in identified sealed containers.
Report any product where the origin is unknown to collection staff on site.
No decanting will be permitted at the collection site.
Deposit HHW, at scheduled times only, as this waste is toxic and accidents could occur if it is left unattended.
In order to facilitate the recovery and processing of HHW, identify your products well, with the original label if possible.
How can we reduce the use of hazardous household products?
Our consumption habits directly influence the amount of HHW we generate. We can contribute to the sound management of HHW through source reduction or waste prevention and through the reuse of products.
Here are a few tips to reduce the amount of HHW in circulation:
Avoid buying products identified with a hazard symbol.
Replace toxic cleaning products with natural/organic alternatives (no toxic fumes) or homemade recipes [1].
Ask your retailers for information.
Buy a product in the format strictly corresponding to the necessary quantity.
Buy recycled paint (e.g. Boomerang). Use rechargeable batteries instead of single-use batteries.
Offer your surplus paint and other products (e.g. antifreeze).
[1] Example of basic ingredients: vinegar, soda crystals, borax, baking soda, white soaps.
