The Town of Kirkland holds an HHW collection twice a year, in the spring and at end of summer, to help citizens get rid of their hazardous household waste in a safe and responsible way.
In 2021, these collections are scheduled to be held on:
- April 17 from 9 am to 5 pm at the Municipal Garage, 25 Claude-Jodoin St.
- August 14 from 9 am to 5 pm at the Municipal Garage, 25 Claude-Jodoin St.
Should these dates not be convenient for you, HHW waste can be dropped off at other facilities in the West-Island (schedule to come).
Accepted items:
- All types of Hazardous waste
- Electronic equipment*
- Polystyrene (plastic No. 6) - New!
* EPRA-Québec’s Recycle My Electronics program will take charge of all electronics brought to the collection event.

HHW Drop-off at the Municipal Yard
Kirkland residents can drop-off specific types of HHW at the Municipal Yard during opening hours and according to its operating schedule. Accepted items include electronic equipment, fluorescents and incandescent light bulbs.
How to dispose of HHW products safely
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HHW products must not be disposed of in the trash, the recycling or with the compost. In addition to being harmful for the environment, certain HHW products can be very dangerous. Chlorine, for example, can cause a fire if it comes into contact with liquids. Even in a tightly closed container, it can be a fire hazard as the container may break in the truck from compacting.
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What is a Household Hazardous Waste?
Household hazardous waste also known as HHW are corrosive, flammable, explosive and poisonous substances contained in most household products. They are easily identifiable by the following symbols:

Common HHW products are: