05/01/2026
Acceptable scrap metals typically include common materials like steel, iron, copper, aluminum, and brass, which can be found in appliances, vehicles, electronics, and household items.
However, certain hazardous or contaminated items, such as those containing mercury, lithium, radioactive materials, or human waste, are not acceptable.
It's essential to remove non-metal components, prepare items for transport, and check with local recyclers for specific acceptance criteria, especially for materials like batteries and large appliances that may require special handling.
Commonly Accepted Scrap Metals
• Ferrous Metals:
Iron and steel, including items like car parts, appliances, and tools.
• Non-Ferrous Metals:
Copper, aluminum, brass, zinc, and lead, found in items like wiring, pots, pans, and fixtures.
• E-Waste:
Electronics such as computers, printers, monitors, and cables, which contain valuable metals like copper and gold.
• Appliances:
Washers, dryers, stoves, and refrigerators, provided they have had refrigerant tags removed and are otherwise clean.
Items Not Accepted
• Hazardous Materials:
Mercury, lithium, radioactive metals, propane tanks, and aerosol or spray paint cans.
• Contaminated Items:
Metals or containers that have any association with human waste or other harmful toxins.
• Unclean Metals:
Materials coated in hazardous substances like plastic, rubber, or wood should be cleaned before collection.
Mark your calendars! The City has announced the 2026 Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event schedule.
April 19, 2026 Ottawa Stadium 300 Coventry Road
8 am to 4 pm
May 2, 2026 Hard Rock Hotel and Casino 4837 Albion Road
8 am to 4 pm
June 28, 2026 Trail Waste Facility 4475 Trail Road
8 am to 4 pm
August 8, 2026 Innes Snow Dump 2170 Mer Bleue Road
8 am to 4 pm
August 30, 2026 Tunney’s Pasture
8 am to 4 pm
September 26, 2026 Conroy Snow Dump 3100 Conroy Road
8 am to 4 pm
October 17, 2026 Strandherd Snow Dump 4061 Strandherd Drive
8 am to 4 pm Access to this site via Philsar Street. There is no access point off Strandherd.
November 7, 2026 Westbrook Snow Dump 200 Westbrook Road
8 am to 4 pm
These dates are subject to change. For details and last-minute updates, please visit https://ottawa.ca/.../disposal-household-hazardous-waste...
Reminder - Kinburn CA Scrap Metal/E-Cycle & Battery Recycle Wknd May 15-18/2026