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The last drop-off days for the year at the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) facility at the Kingston Area Recycling Centre (KARC), 196 Lappan’s Lane, will be Thursday, Nov. 27, and Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, according to the City of Kingston. The Household Hazardous Waste facility continues to be open on Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout the month of November. The following tips for disposing of household hazardous waste were provided by the City: Before heading out to the Household Hazardous Waste facility: Check your household for hazardous waste items like: pesticides, batteries (single-use, rechargeable, and automotive), solvents, pool chemicals, removers or strippers, paint, paint thinners, oven cleaners, bleach, drain cleaners, ammonia, motor oil and motor oil containers, antifreeze, propane cylinders, and compact fluorescent light bulbs. Bring proof of residency. The City reports on households that visit the facility from Kingston, as well as from adjacent municipalities. Proof of residency (i.e., driver’s license, health card, etc.) is required upon delivery of household hazardous waste. The City of Kingston advises residents to never put hazardous waste in the garbage or down the drain. Look for warning labels and instructions on products and handle any potentially hazardous materials with care. Do not mix hazardous materials and, when possible, bring items to the facility in their original containers. Medications, batteries, and compact fluorescent bulbs can be disposed of as follows: Medications: return unused or expired medications and sharps for free to participating pharmacies in Kingston. For a list of collection locations near you, please visit https://healthsteward.ca/returning-medications/#drop-off-map. Batteries: Visit www.rpra.ca/where-to-recycle/ for locations. Compact fluorescent bulbs: These are accepted year-round in the main office at KARC. Visit the service tent to drop them off.
