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Household chemical waste disposal in Windsor
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Windsor, Ontario, Canada: Take household chemicals to the dedicated depot at North Service Road East and Central Avenue. Residential drop-off is generally free within
Key information
Take household chemicals to the dedicated depot at North Service Road East and Central Avenue. Residential drop-off is generally free within the stated limits. Call 1-800-563-3377 for larger quantities or commercial material.
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Keep chemicals out of drains and garbage
The depot accepts residential paint, solvents, fuel, pool chemicals, adhesives, pesticides, automotive fluids, batteries, aerosols and other listed household chemicals. Never empty them into drains, storm sewers, sinks or the garbage.
This is a dedicated chemical-waste building at the same depot site as general drop-off. The chemical page gives 3540 North Service Road East; the city’s contacts page lists the chemical building at 3560. Use the site at Central Avenue and confirm the receiving entrance with staff.
Sources: Household chemical waste accepted material rules · Gas and oil transport and disposal rules · Current depot hours and contacts
Quantity and container limits
For chemical liquids, residents are limited to two 20-litre pails, 40 litres total, per trip. Larger amounts are treated as commercial and charged. Gasoline is decanted only from approved fuel storage containers of 10 litres or less.
Up to two light fixtures are accepted per trip under residential rules. The page states fluorescent and LED bulbs are free for residential customers with fewer than 20 bulbs; call about larger quantities. PCB ballasts and acetylene tanks are not accepted. Return acetylene tanks to their supplier.
Sources: Household chemical waste accepted material rules · Gas and oil transport and disposal rules · Current depot hours and contacts
Hours and questions
The chemical-waste page still shows 2024 and early 2025 dates. The city’s more current contacts page says the chemical depot follows the public depot hours: Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 30 to November 28, 2026. Sundays and most holidays are closed; Remembrance Day is listed as open.
Call 1-800-563-3377 before taking commercial quantities, unknown material or a load near the closing time. The chemical depot direct number on the contacts page is 519-974-9526.
Sources: Household chemical waste accepted material rules · Gas and oil transport and disposal rules · Current depot hours and contacts
Compare the key details
| Item | What to know |
|---|---|
| Chemical liquids | Two 20-litre pails per residential trip |
| Gasoline container | Approved storage container, 10 litres or smaller |
| Light fixtures | Two per residential trip |
| Fluorescent/LED bulbs | Fewer than 20 under listed free residential rule |
| Not accepted | PCB ballasts or acetylene tanks |
Sources: Household chemical waste accepted material rules · Gas and oil transport and disposal rules · Current depot hours and contacts
What to do next
- Identify the material
Check the complete official accepted list.
- Check quantities
Call the operator for large or commercial loads.
- Use the chemical building
Do not put chemicals in general garbage or drains.
Sources: Household chemical waste accepted material rules · Gas and oil transport and disposal rules · Current depot hours and contacts
Service locations
The map uses the named service location or recorded intersection. It does not mark a particular accessible entrance or confirm parking space availability.
Household Chemical Waste Depot
North Service Road East and Central Avenue
Use the dedicated chemical receiving building at the Public Drop Off site. City pages list different building numbers, 3540 and 3560; confirm the correct receiving entrance with staff.
- Operator enquiries
- 1-800-563-3377
Useful questions and answers
Is residential chemical disposal free?
Generally yes, within the depot’s residential quantity limits. Larger loads can be charged.
Can I bring three 20-litre pails?
That exceeds the two-pail residential limit and is treated as commercial.
Does the general drop-off area take chemical waste?
Use the dedicated Household Chemical Waste building at the same site.
Can I bring gasoline in a large drum?
The depot decants gasoline only from approved gasoline containers of 10 litres or less.
Will I get the approved gasoline container back?
The city says the container is returned after the fuel is decanted.
Can I bring acetylene tanks?
No. Return them to the supplier where they were purchased.
Are PCB light ballasts accepted?
No. The city directs those customers to seek other disposal options.
What happens with a commercial load?
Call 1-800-563-3377 before attending to confirm material, amount and charges.
Why are the hours different on two city pages?
The chemical page displays older seasonal dates. This guide uses the dated 2026 contacts page and records that conflict.
Source: Current depot hours and contacts
What is the chemical depot direct number?
The city’s contacts page lists 519-974-9526.
Source: Current depot hours and contacts