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  1. Montreal ends mobile household hazardous waste pickup

    The City of Montreal is ending its mobile drop-off sites for hazardous waste. Previously, the city offered a…
    #NewsBeep #News #Montreal #CA #Canada #CityofMontreal #hazardouswaste #householdhazardouswaste #MONTREAL
    newsbeep.com/ca/633035/

  2. #Toronto - #REmarket

    Wed Feb 11 and Thurs Feb 12, 2026
    St. Lawrence Market Tent, the Esplanade and Market Street.

    "The #SLNA #WasteReduction Group is holding its 15th REmarket, a two day event for #donations, #recycling services, & limited household #HazardousWaste drop offs.

    A totally free market (#FreeMarket) will also be held on February 11 only. Guests can donate and/or take items for free (not for commercial resale). Bring your own bag.

    On February 12, #RepairCaféToronto will be fixing clothing, jewellery, computers, home electronics, small appliances, housewares, and toys, while #CultureLInk #BikeHub will be doing small bike repairs and safety check.

    NEW THIS TIME- they are collecting metal keys, and wooden chopsticks."

    Source:
    woodsworthcoop.ca/index.php/re

    Full event details and guidelines can be found at
    slna.ca/remarket-guidelines.ht

    #SolarPunkSunday #TorontoCanada #ReduceReuseRepair #RepairCafe #Swap #CircularEconomy #ZeroWaste #Recycling #Reuse #BuildingCommunity #HouseholdHazardousWaste #WasteDisposal

  3. #Toronto - #REmarket

    Wed Feb 11 and Thurs Feb 12, 2026
    St. Lawrence Market Tent, the Esplanade and Market Street.

    "The #SLNA #WasteReduction Group is holding its 15th REmarket, a two day event for #donations, #recycling services, & limited household #HazardousWaste drop offs.

    A totally free market (#FreeMarket) will also be held on February 11 only. Guests can donate and/or take items for free (not for commercial resale). Bring your own bag.

    On February 12, #RepairCaféToronto will be fixing clothing, jewellery, computers, home electronics, small appliances, housewares, and toys, while #CultureLInk #BikeHub will be doing small bike repairs and safety check.

    NEW THIS TIME- they are collecting metal keys, and wooden chopsticks."

    Source:
    woodsworthcoop.ca/index.php/re

    Full event details and guidelines can be found at
    slna.ca/remarket-guidelines.ht

    #SolarPunkSunday #TorontoCanada #ReduceReuseRepair #RepairCafe #Swap #CircularEconomy #ZeroWaste #Recycling #Reuse #BuildingCommunity #HouseholdHazardousWaste #WasteDisposal

  4. #Toronto - #REmarket

    Wed Feb 11 and Thurs Feb 12, 2026
    St. Lawrence Market Tent, the Esplanade and Market Street.

    "The #SLNA #WasteReduction Group is holding its 15th REmarket, a two day event for #donations, #recycling services, & limited household #HazardousWaste drop offs.

    A totally free market (#FreeMarket) will also be held on February 11 only. Guests can donate and/or take items for free (not for commercial resale). Bring your own bag.

    On February 12, #RepairCaféToronto will be fixing clothing, jewellery, computers, home electronics, small appliances, housewares, and toys, while #CultureLInk #BikeHub will be doing small bike repairs and safety check.

    NEW THIS TIME- they are collecting metal keys, and wooden chopsticks."

    Source:
    woodsworthcoop.ca/index.php/re

    Full event details and guidelines can be found at
    slna.ca/remarket-guidelines.ht

    #SolarPunkSunday #TorontoCanada #ReduceReuseRepair #RepairCafe #Swap #CircularEconomy #ZeroWaste #Recycling #Reuse #BuildingCommunity #HouseholdHazardousWaste #WasteDisposal

  5. #Toronto - #REmarket

    Wed Feb 11 and Thurs Feb 12, 2026
    St. Lawrence Market Tent, the Esplanade and Market Street.

    "The #SLNA #WasteReduction Group is holding its 15th REmarket, a two day event for #donations, #recycling services, & limited household #HazardousWaste drop offs.

    A totally free market (#FreeMarket) will also be held on February 11 only. Guests can donate and/or take items for free (not for commercial resale). Bring your own bag.

    On February 12, #RepairCaféToronto will be fixing clothing, jewellery, computers, home electronics, small appliances, housewares, and toys, while #CultureLInk #BikeHub will be doing small bike repairs and safety check.

    NEW THIS TIME- they are collecting metal keys, and wooden chopsticks."

    Source:
    woodsworthcoop.ca/index.php/re

    Full event details and guidelines can be found at
    slna.ca/remarket-guidelines.ht

    #SolarPunkSunday #TorontoCanada #ReduceReuseRepair #RepairCafe #Swap #CircularEconomy #ZeroWaste #Recycling #Reuse #BuildingCommunity #HouseholdHazardousWaste #WasteDisposal

  6. #Toronto - #REmarket

    Wed Feb 11 and Thurs Feb 12, 2026
    St. Lawrence Market Tent, the Esplanade and Market Street.

    "The #SLNA #WasteReduction Group is holding its 15th REmarket, a two day event for #donations, #recycling services, & limited household #HazardousWaste drop offs.

    A totally free market (#FreeMarket) will also be held on February 11 only. Guests can donate and/or take items for free (not for commercial resale). Bring your own bag.

    On February 12, #RepairCaféToronto will be fixing clothing, jewellery, computers, home electronics, small appliances, housewares, and toys, while #CultureLInk #BikeHub will be doing small bike repairs and safety check.

    NEW THIS TIME- they are collecting metal keys, and wooden chopsticks."

    Source:
    woodsworthcoop.ca/index.php/re

    Full event details and guidelines can be found at
    slna.ca/remarket-guidelines.ht

    #SolarPunkSunday #TorontoCanada #ReduceReuseRepair #RepairCafe #Swap #CircularEconomy #ZeroWaste #Recycling #Reuse #BuildingCommunity #HouseholdHazardousWaste #WasteDisposal

  7. Household #HazardousWaste Station Open

    Next date: Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM

    "The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Station provides #PaloAlto residents with an environmentally safe, convenient way to dispose of unwanted hazardous household products such as used or expired medication, paints, solvents, fuels, cleaners, pesticides, etc., which contain hazardous substances. The HHW Station is open rain or shine.

    Palo Alto residents only, proof of residency is required."

    HHW Station Accepted Items

    The following items are accepted in the residential HHW Station (in containers no larger than 5 gallons).

    Pesticides
    Mercury wastes (thermometers, thermostats, switches)
    Paints (latex & oil based)
    Aerosol cans (full and partially full. Empty aerosol cans go in the blue recycle container)
    Medications (no controlled substances)
    Gasoline, paint thinner or other fuels and solvents (in non-returnable container)
    Fluorescent light bulbs, tubes, and ballasts (ballasts labeled as non-PCB go in the blue recycle container)
    Asbestos (wetted and double bagged in bags no larger than three ft. by three ft. by three ft. - 2 bags maximum)
    Road flares
    Propane and butane cylinders (used for BBQs and camp stoves)
    Helium gas cylinders (ex: party time tanks used for filling balloons)
    MAPP gas cylinders
    Motor oil (in non-returnable container)
    Motor oil filters
    Antifreeze (in non-returnable container)
    Auto batteries
    Household batteries (e.g., AAA, AA, C, D, 9-volt, hearing aid, camera) - Lithium and Lithium-ion batteries accepted
    Electronics with embedded (not removable) batteries (examples: smart phones, tablets)
    Electronic cigarettes / vape devices (tobacco only)
    Fire extinguishers
    Cooking oil and grease (in non-returnable container)
    Cleaners, bleach, pool chemicals
    Household injection needles (must be in rigid container with a sealed lid)

    Items Not Accepted

    Electronic waste
    Large gas cylinders (over 5 gallons in size)
    Cylinders containing gases other than propane, butane, helium, or MAPP gas
    Radioactive wastes
    Infectious waste (containing body tissues or fluids)
    Controlled substances
    Explosive wastes
    Marine flares
    Fireworks - contact the Fire Department. Call (650) 329-2184.
    Ammunition
    Pressure treated wood

    More dates:
    Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Saturday, December 20, 2025 | 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Saturday, January 10, 2026 | 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Saturday, January 24, 2026 | 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    FMI (and full calendar):
    paloalto.gov/Events-Directory/

    #SolarPunkSunday #HazardousWasteDisposal #HouseholdHazardousWaste

  8. Household #HazardousWaste Station Open

    Next date: Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM

    "The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Station provides #PaloAlto residents with an environmentally safe, convenient way to dispose of unwanted hazardous household products such as used or expired medication, paints, solvents, fuels, cleaners, pesticides, etc., which contain hazardous substances. The HHW Station is open rain or shine.

    Palo Alto residents only, proof of residency is required."

    HHW Station Accepted Items

    The following items are accepted in the residential HHW Station (in containers no larger than 5 gallons).

    Pesticides
    Mercury wastes (thermometers, thermostats, switches)
    Paints (latex & oil based)
    Aerosol cans (full and partially full. Empty aerosol cans go in the blue recycle container)
    Medications (no controlled substances)
    Gasoline, paint thinner or other fuels and solvents (in non-returnable container)
    Fluorescent light bulbs, tubes, and ballasts (ballasts labeled as non-PCB go in the blue recycle container)
    Asbestos (wetted and double bagged in bags no larger than three ft. by three ft. by three ft. - 2 bags maximum)
    Road flares
    Propane and butane cylinders (used for BBQs and camp stoves)
    Helium gas cylinders (ex: party time tanks used for filling balloons)
    MAPP gas cylinders
    Motor oil (in non-returnable container)
    Motor oil filters
    Antifreeze (in non-returnable container)
    Auto batteries
    Household batteries (e.g., AAA, AA, C, D, 9-volt, hearing aid, camera) - Lithium and Lithium-ion batteries accepted
    Electronics with embedded (not removable) batteries (examples: smart phones, tablets)
    Electronic cigarettes / vape devices (tobacco only)
    Fire extinguishers
    Cooking oil and grease (in non-returnable container)
    Cleaners, bleach, pool chemicals
    Household injection needles (must be in rigid container with a sealed lid)

    Items Not Accepted

    Electronic waste
    Large gas cylinders (over 5 gallons in size)
    Cylinders containing gases other than propane, butane, helium, or MAPP gas
    Radioactive wastes
    Infectious waste (containing body tissues or fluids)
    Controlled substances
    Explosive wastes
    Marine flares
    Fireworks - contact the Fire Department. Call (650) 329-2184.
    Ammunition
    Pressure treated wood

    More dates:
    Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Saturday, December 20, 2025 | 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Saturday, January 10, 2026 | 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Saturday, January 24, 2026 | 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    FMI (and full calendar):
    paloalto.gov/Events-Directory/

    #SolarPunkSunday #HazardousWasteDisposal #HouseholdHazardousWaste

  9. Household #HazardousWaste Station Open

    Next date: Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM

    "The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Station provides #PaloAlto residents with an environmentally safe, convenient way to dispose of unwanted hazardous household products such as used or expired medication, paints, solvents, fuels, cleaners, pesticides, etc., which contain hazardous substances. The HHW Station is open rain or shine.

    Palo Alto residents only, proof of residency is required."

    HHW Station Accepted Items

    The following items are accepted in the residential HHW Station (in containers no larger than 5 gallons).

    Pesticides
    Mercury wastes (thermometers, thermostats, switches)
    Paints (latex & oil based)
    Aerosol cans (full and partially full. Empty aerosol cans go in the blue recycle container)
    Medications (no controlled substances)
    Gasoline, paint thinner or other fuels and solvents (in non-returnable container)
    Fluorescent light bulbs, tubes, and ballasts (ballasts labeled as non-PCB go in the blue recycle container)
    Asbestos (wetted and double bagged in bags no larger than three ft. by three ft. by three ft. - 2 bags maximum)
    Road flares
    Propane and butane cylinders (used for BBQs and camp stoves)
    Helium gas cylinders (ex: party time tanks used for filling balloons)
    MAPP gas cylinders
    Motor oil (in non-returnable container)
    Motor oil filters
    Antifreeze (in non-returnable container)
    Auto batteries
    Household batteries (e.g., AAA, AA, C, D, 9-volt, hearing aid, camera) - Lithium and Lithium-ion batteries accepted
    Electronics with embedded (not removable) batteries (examples: smart phones, tablets)
    Electronic cigarettes / vape devices (tobacco only)
    Fire extinguishers
    Cooking oil and grease (in non-returnable container)
    Cleaners, bleach, pool chemicals
    Household injection needles (must be in rigid container with a sealed lid)

    Items Not Accepted

    Electronic waste
    Large gas cylinders (over 5 gallons in size)
    Cylinders containing gases other than propane, butane, helium, or MAPP gas
    Radioactive wastes
    Infectious waste (containing body tissues or fluids)
    Controlled substances
    Explosive wastes
    Marine flares
    Fireworks - contact the Fire Department. Call (650) 329-2184.
    Ammunition
    Pressure treated wood

    More dates:
    Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Saturday, December 20, 2025 | 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Saturday, January 10, 2026 | 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Saturday, January 24, 2026 | 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    FMI (and full calendar):
    paloalto.gov/Events-Directory/

    #SolarPunkSunday #HazardousWasteDisposal #HouseholdHazardousWaste

  10. Household #HazardousWaste Station Open

    Next date: Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM

    "The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Station provides #PaloAlto residents with an environmentally safe, convenient way to dispose of unwanted hazardous household products such as used or expired medication, paints, solvents, fuels, cleaners, pesticides, etc., which contain hazardous substances. The HHW Station is open rain or shine.

    Palo Alto residents only, proof of residency is required."

    HHW Station Accepted Items

    The following items are accepted in the residential HHW Station (in containers no larger than 5 gallons).

    Pesticides
    Mercury wastes (thermometers, thermostats, switches)
    Paints (latex & oil based)
    Aerosol cans (full and partially full. Empty aerosol cans go in the blue recycle container)
    Medications (no controlled substances)
    Gasoline, paint thinner or other fuels and solvents (in non-returnable container)
    Fluorescent light bulbs, tubes, and ballasts (ballasts labeled as non-PCB go in the blue recycle container)
    Asbestos (wetted and double bagged in bags no larger than three ft. by three ft. by three ft. - 2 bags maximum)
    Road flares
    Propane and butane cylinders (used for BBQs and camp stoves)
    Helium gas cylinders (ex: party time tanks used for filling balloons)
    MAPP gas cylinders
    Motor oil (in non-returnable container)
    Motor oil filters
    Antifreeze (in non-returnable container)
    Auto batteries
    Household batteries (e.g., AAA, AA, C, D, 9-volt, hearing aid, camera) - Lithium and Lithium-ion batteries accepted
    Electronics with embedded (not removable) batteries (examples: smart phones, tablets)
    Electronic cigarettes / vape devices (tobacco only)
    Fire extinguishers
    Cooking oil and grease (in non-returnable container)
    Cleaners, bleach, pool chemicals
    Household injection needles (must be in rigid container with a sealed lid)

    Items Not Accepted

    Electronic waste
    Large gas cylinders (over 5 gallons in size)
    Cylinders containing gases other than propane, butane, helium, or MAPP gas
    Radioactive wastes
    Infectious waste (containing body tissues or fluids)
    Controlled substances
    Explosive wastes
    Marine flares
    Fireworks - contact the Fire Department. Call (650) 329-2184.
    Ammunition
    Pressure treated wood

    More dates:
    Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Saturday, December 20, 2025 | 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Saturday, January 10, 2026 | 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Saturday, January 24, 2026 | 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    FMI (and full calendar):
    paloalto.gov/Events-Directory/

    #SolarPunkSunday #HazardousWasteDisposal #HouseholdHazardousWaste

  11. Household #HazardousWaste Station Open

    Next date: Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM

    "The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Station provides #PaloAlto residents with an environmentally safe, convenient way to dispose of unwanted hazardous household products such as used or expired medication, paints, solvents, fuels, cleaners, pesticides, etc., which contain hazardous substances. The HHW Station is open rain or shine.

    Palo Alto residents only, proof of residency is required."

    HHW Station Accepted Items

    The following items are accepted in the residential HHW Station (in containers no larger than 5 gallons).

    Pesticides
    Mercury wastes (thermometers, thermostats, switches)
    Paints (latex & oil based)
    Aerosol cans (full and partially full. Empty aerosol cans go in the blue recycle container)
    Medications (no controlled substances)
    Gasoline, paint thinner or other fuels and solvents (in non-returnable container)
    Fluorescent light bulbs, tubes, and ballasts (ballasts labeled as non-PCB go in the blue recycle container)
    Asbestos (wetted and double bagged in bags no larger than three ft. by three ft. by three ft. - 2 bags maximum)
    Road flares
    Propane and butane cylinders (used for BBQs and camp stoves)
    Helium gas cylinders (ex: party time tanks used for filling balloons)
    MAPP gas cylinders
    Motor oil (in non-returnable container)
    Motor oil filters
    Antifreeze (in non-returnable container)
    Auto batteries
    Household batteries (e.g., AAA, AA, C, D, 9-volt, hearing aid, camera) - Lithium and Lithium-ion batteries accepted
    Electronics with embedded (not removable) batteries (examples: smart phones, tablets)
    Electronic cigarettes / vape devices (tobacco only)
    Fire extinguishers
    Cooking oil and grease (in non-returnable container)
    Cleaners, bleach, pool chemicals
    Household injection needles (must be in rigid container with a sealed lid)

    Items Not Accepted

    Electronic waste
    Large gas cylinders (over 5 gallons in size)
    Cylinders containing gases other than propane, butane, helium, or MAPP gas
    Radioactive wastes
    Infectious waste (containing body tissues or fluids)
    Controlled substances
    Explosive wastes
    Marine flares
    Fireworks - contact the Fire Department. Call (650) 329-2184.
    Ammunition
    Pressure treated wood

    More dates:
    Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Saturday, December 20, 2025 | 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Saturday, January 10, 2026 | 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Saturday, January 24, 2026 | 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    FMI (and full calendar):
    paloalto.gov/Events-Directory/

    #SolarPunkSunday #HazardousWasteDisposal #HouseholdHazardousWaste