Wiarton will play host to the next Bruce County household hazardous waste drop-off event.
Bruce County will host the event on Saturday, June 27 at the Wiarton SBP Works Garage, 441048 Elm Street in Wiarton from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
These events allow residents to come and responsibly dispose of household hazardous waste items that can include paints and stains, aerosols and solvents, propane tanks, fuel, used oil and oil filters, batteries and antifreeze, household cleaners, fluorescent lights, fertilizers and pesticides, pool chemicals, pharmaceuticals. fire extinguishers and more.
Bruce County is reminding residents that commercial, industrial, agricultural waste, PCB materials, ammunition and flares are among items that are not accepted.
A full list of accepted and restricted items can be seen here: http://www.brucecounty.on.ca/hazardouswaste.