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Household hazardous waste drop-off in Brantford
Brantford, Ontario, Canada
Household hazardous waste drop-off in Brantford. Brantford and County of Brant residents can bring household hazardous waste to scheduled events at Mohawk Street Landfill, 20 Morrison Road.
Key information
Brantford and County of Brant residents can bring household hazardous waste to scheduled events at Mohawk Street Landfill, 20 Morrison Road. These events do not take business or institutional waste. The remaining listed 2026 dates after October 14 are October 17 and November 21, 8 am to 4 pm.
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Key facts and next steps
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who can use Brantford's household hazardous waste events? | Residents of the City of Brantford and County of Brant can attend. Industrial, commercial and institutional waste is not accepted at these residential events. Do not bring a business load under a household address. |
| What household products are accepted? | The city lists paints, solvents, household cleaners, pesticides, pool chemicals, automotive fluids, batteries and similar hazardous products. Keep unknown or unlabelled industrial drums out. The full accepted and rejected lists on the event page control unusual items. |
| How should I prepare lithium batteries? | Tape both positive and negative terminals before bringing lithium batteries. Single-use and rechargeable batteries can go to the event or another suitable battery recycling collection site identified by the city's linked recycling search. |
Sources: Household Hazardous Waste · Mohawk Street Landfill Site
Your next steps
- Check eligibility
The household events serve City of Brantford and County of Brant residents.
- Choose an event date
Use the published event schedule, not ordinary landfill hours alone.
- Go to the event site
Household hazardous waste drop-off is at Mohawk Street Landfill, 20 Morrison Road.
Sources: Household Hazardous Waste · Mohawk Street Landfill Site
Who can attend and when
Who can use Brantford's household hazardous waste events?
Residents of the City of Brantford and County of Brant can attend. Industrial, commercial and institutional waste is not accepted at these residential events. Do not bring a business load under a household address.
Source: Household Hazardous Waste
Where is the hazardous waste drop-off?
Events take place at Mohawk Street Landfill, 20 Morrison Road in Brantford. The city lists event hours of 8 am to 4 pm. The events are scheduled collections, not an assurance of daily hazardous-waste service.
Source: Household Hazardous Waste
Which 2026 events are still ahead after October 14?
The city's published schedule lists October 17 and November 21, 2026. Earlier dates were April 11, May 2, June 13, July 11, August 8 and September 12. Recheck the event page before loading a vehicle.
Source: Household Hazardous Waste
Sources: Household Hazardous Waste · Mohawk Street Landfill Site
Accepted waste and packing limits
What household products are accepted?
The city lists paints, solvents, household cleaners, pesticides, pool chemicals, automotive fluids, batteries and similar hazardous products. Keep unknown or unlabelled industrial drums out. The full accepted and rejected lists on the event page control unusual items.
Source: Household Hazardous Waste
What are the motor oil and fuel-container limits?
Motor oil and empty motor-oil containers have a 20-litre limit per vehicle per event day. Pressurized tanks, including barbecue tanks, must be no larger than 20 litres and have legible labels for acceptance.
Source: Household Hazardous Waste
How should I pack fluorescent tubes and bulbs?
Put them in a cardboard box or wrap them in newspaper. Do not tape tubes or bulbs together. The city gives a limit of 10 per vehicle per event day and requires ballasts to be removed from fixtures.
Source: Household Hazardous Waste
Sources: Household Hazardous Waste · Mohawk Street Landfill Site
Items that need another disposal route
How should I prepare lithium batteries?
Tape both positive and negative terminals before bringing lithium batteries. Single-use and rechargeable batteries can go to the event or another suitable battery recycling collection site identified by the city's linked recycling search.
Source: Household Hazardous Waste
Are needles and syringes accepted?
The city lists sharps only when contained properly in a rigid-walled container with a lid. Do not put loose sharps in a bag or mix them with other products. Follow the event staff's handling directions.
Source: Household Hazardous Waste
Can I bring electronics, tires or refrigerant appliances to the event?
Electronics and tires have a separate free landfill recycling route. Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and similar refrigerant appliances are not accepted as hazardous event items. Check the landfill's separate rules before bringing them.
Source: Household Hazardous Waste
Why should hazardous waste stay out of garbage and drains?
The city warns that incorrect disposal can damage the environment and create a health hazard. Keep these products for a suitable collection route. For local disposal questions, contact 519-759-4150 and describe the exact material.
Source: Household Hazardous Waste
Sources: Household Hazardous Waste · Mohawk Street Landfill Site
Event location
Mohawk Street Landfill
20 Morrison Road, Brantford, Ontario
Scheduled household hazardous waste event site for Brantford and County of Brant residents. Hazardous event dates and regular landfill services are different.
Sources: Household Hazardous Waste
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Sources: Household Hazardous Waste · Mohawk Street Landfill Site