Address: 330 South Edgeware Road, St. Thomas, ON
The Community Recycling Centre now open to residents of the Township of Southwold, the Municipality of Central Elgin, Town of Aylmer and Malahide Township!
Household hazardous waste accepted on Saturdays only.
Full-time Hours of Operation: (effective March 17, 2020)
Tuesday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Closed on all Statutory holidays.
Rate Structure/Accepted Items
Minimum charge of $20 applies to all loads with chargeable material.
All fees are at the discretion of the site attendant.
* Proof of residency in participating municipalities is required. (Driver's license, work order for property where waste is generated.)
Visa, Mastercard, Debit and Cheque are accepted. No Cash.
Rate Structure/Accepted Items
| Material Type |
User Fee |
| Foam Packaging |
Free of Charge |
| Tires |
Free of Charge |
| Cardboard |
Free of Charge |
| Curbside Recyclable material |
Free of Charge |
| Waste Electronics |
Free of Charge |
| Scrap Metal (including non-refrigerant bearing appliances) |
Free of Charge |
| Yard Waste and brush |
Free of Charge |
| Mixed Solid Waste (including mattresses, furniture, carpeting, flooring, household waste) |
$120/tonne |
| Shingles |
$85/tonne |
| Mixed Construction and Demolition Material (wood, drywall etc.) |
$85/tonne |
| Concrete, brick and block |
$45/tonne |
| Untagged refrigerant bearing appliances |
$50/unit |
| Clean Wood |
$85/tonne |
Site Rules
Site attendants reserve the rights to reject any load or object that appears to be a hazard to the safety of its employees. To help ensure the safe and efficient operation of the site, clients are asked to follow the rules.
- All vehicles must report to the scale attendant
- All children under the age of 12 must remain in the vehicle
- All pets must remain in the vehicle
- No smoking on site
- Properly secure your loads
- Obey traffic signs
- Don't scavenge
Household Hazardous Waste
Open Saturdays Only 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Accepted Items:
- Aerosol containers
- Propane cylinders
- Fluorescent bulbs/tubes
- Fire extinguishers and smoke detectors
- Fertilizers and pesticides
- Paints and coatings
- Oven and window cleaners
- Batteries household and automotive
- Motor oil
- Disinfectants
- Mercury switches and thermometers
- Pharmaceuticals
- Needles and syringes (in a puncture proof container)
When dropping off hazardous waste please ensure:
- All materials should be in the original or well marked container to indicate the contents
- All containers are securely capped and sealed
- Liquid wastes must be no larger than 20L each. Barrels or drums of waste will not be accepted
- Material will not be decanted, the container and its contents must be left at the depot
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