The City of Moose Jaw’s Household Hazardous Waste Day on Aug. 26 collected 3,979 kilograms of materials during the day-long event, with 256 vehicles passing through the city complex on High Street West with various items.
Some of those items included:
- 984 kg of flammable liquids
- 546 kg of paint
- 410 kg of pesticides
- 500 kg of used oil and antifreeze
- 254 kg of aerosol material (paint, flammable/toxic items)
This was the second HHW Collection Day of this year. The first event on April 15 saw 123 vehicles pass through, dropping off 1,786 kg of hazardous material.
Contractor GFL sorted and collected all hazardous waste. The City of Moose Jaw hired the company to dispose of all acceptable material safely. Some items brought to the event were not accepted, including shotgun shells, hydrogen sulphide and film-developing liquid.
GFL provided those residents with the proper contact information to arrange safe disposal.
The city reminds residents that items like used oil/oil filters and antifreeze can be disposed of at the City of Moose Jaw landfill, while paint and electronics can be recycled at SARCAN year-round.
The City of Moose Jaw thanks all residents for safely disposing of their hazardous materials. For questions about hazardous materials, residents can call the city complex at 306-694-4448 or visit the city’s at www.moosejaw.ca/letstalktrash.
