Ottawa. City Operations
Site: Ottawa - No Physical Address
Service: Garbage and recycling - Household Hazardous Waste
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR0134 | Last Full Update: 01 Nov 2018 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Environmental Services Department ; Ottawa. City Operations ; Public Works Department ; Solid Waste Services Branch |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Nepean |
| Address & Map | |
| Physical Access | Not Applicable |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Residents can dispose of their Household Hazardous Waste at any of the one-day Household Hazardous Waste Depots. Call or visit the website for time, date and location. Products accepted: Waste such as left-over oil based paints, pesticides, turpentine, aerosol containers, fire extinguishers, pool chemicals, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, stains, wood preservatives, furniture stripper, barbecue starter, oven cleaner, window cleaner, disinfectants, used needles and syringes * Radioactive waste and explosive materials are not accepted Flares, bullets, explosive devices, ammunitions, firearms and fireworks can cause severe injury or death, and should not be thrown in your garbage. To dispose of these materials safely, contact Ottawa Police at 613-230-6211. Police will come and make sure all necessary safety precautions have been taken to dispose of these items. Take it Back!: More than 700 Ottawa retailers take back over 100 different products for recycling, reuse and/or proper disposal. These products include hazardous and household wastes such as expired medication, used needles and syringes, car batteries, motor oil, dry cleaner bags, clothes hangers, computers and components. For a complete list, call 3-1-1 or visit the website. |
| Hours | Depot Hours 8 am-4 pm |
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) |
| Eligibility | Household hazardous Waste depots are only for residential waste. Only household quantities accepted (e.g. 25 paint cans or less). No commercial waste will be accepted. Depot staff make the final determination of types and quantities of waste accepted for disposal. For questionable materials and quantities please call the City in advance at 3-1-1. |
| Application | Deliver waste contained and labelled. |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | None - free for residential hazardous waste * residents of the City of Ottawa only |
| Service Categories | Recycling ; Refuse Disposal Services |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 24 hours 3-1-1 ; 613-580-2400 ; select 1 for English or 2 for French ; select option 3 Administration 613-580-2424 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-261-9799 |
| TTY Phone | 613-580-2401 |
| Fax | 613-838-4388 |
| 311@ottawa.ca | |
| Website | ottawa.ca/en/residents/garbage-and-recycling/hazardous-waste-and-special-items#disposal-household-hazardous-waste |
| Primary Contact | Cameron Neale, Program Coordinator, Recycling and Material Diversion; Phone: 613-580-2424 ext 25102; Email: cameron.neale@ottawa.ca |
| Primary Executive | Marilyn Journeaux, Director, Solid Waste Services; Phone: 613-580-2424 ext 21528; Email: Marilyn.Journeaux@ottawa.ca |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 2000 |
| Funding | City / Town |
| Elections | City Council is elected. |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | No |
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Web page containing a list of elected representatives for the City of Ottawa and their contact information
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Garbage and recycling - Household Hazardous Waste
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The facility is open to Ottawa residents and businesses for disposal of solid waste material * home to the residential leaf and yard waste composting facility * accepts used tires, metal, paper/cardbo ... [More]
Web-based map of Ottawa * search by address, intersection, street segment or facility Layers of map include: zoning, property parcels, streets, road information, cycling, transit services, parks, city ... [More]
Helps low-income and social assistance Ontario Works (OW) and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) recipients who have a medical need and no supports in the community with light housekeeping: flo ... [More]
Team of specialized officers available to meet on a confidential and informal basis with individuals, families or frontline workers on potential cases or for information sharing
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Provides financial and employment assistance to people in temporary financial need. Ontario Works can help pay for basic needs such as food, housing costs, certain furniture (beds (one every five year ... [More]
Individuals who receive Ontario Works or Social Housing benefits and who have been overpaid will receive a letter from the City. This letter represents the amount that the recipient was overpaid and n ... [More]
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Police station and collision reporting centre * individuals can make a police report at this location Text to 9-1-1 service available for individuals who are hearing or speech impaired * cell phone ne ... [More]
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Sexual Health Centre * information on sexually transmitted and blood borne infections (STBBIs) and contraception * free testing and treatment for STBBIs * confidential or anonymous HIV testing * emerg ... [More]
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Information, programs, services and referrals to community and settlement services
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Minor Capital Program: initiative to implement minor capital improvement to parks and recreation facilities on a cost-sharing basis * can be applied to a variety of capital projects that result in th ... [More]
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Program offers an opportunity for youth to become involved in the operation of their neighbourhood wading pool
Wide selection of recreation, aquatic and fitness programs. * Aquatic Centre: wave pool, kiddie pool, spray fountains, whirlpool, two levels of jets above seat level and eight jets below, water slide, ... [More]
Community centre * 18-metre warm water pool, regular aquatic programming and specialized programs for individuals with special needs * fully accessible weight room * access to an adjacent school gym * ... [More]
Wave pool * one of three wave pools located in the City of Ottawa * leisure and wave swims * beach area * kid's slide * kiddy cove area with spray toys * whirlpool which can accommodate 30 adults * 25 ... [More]
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Drop-in centre that offers social and recreational programs
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Provincial offences office Services include: * parking ticket or other Provincial Offences Act (POA) ticket payment * First Attendance Facility for parking tickets only * submit a Notice of Intention ... [More]
Provincial offences office Services include: * parking ticket or other Provincial Offences Act (POA) ticket payment * First Attendance Facility for POA or parking tickets * submit a Notice of Intentio ... [More]
Provincial offences office Services include: * parking ticket or other Provincial Offences Act (POA) ticket payment * First Attendance Facility for parking tickets only * submit a Notice of Intention ... [More]
Recreational facility * room rentals * babysitting and home alone educational courses * playgroup * summer camps * soccer and basketball programs
Provides programs and resources for sports opportunities, league sports, and skill development sessions for women. * Sports include volleyball, softball, beach volleyball, basketball, ball hockey, bad ... [More]
Planning and development of recreation programs and partnerships * cultural programs which enables the physical, emotional and social well-being of members of the community * aquatics * fitness and we ... [More]
Recreational, educational, and fitness courses * room rentals
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Support for the creation, production and presentation of the arts by local professional artists and not-for-profit cultural organizations, as well as numerous festivals, fairs and heritage activities ... [More]
Provides assessment and referral to appropriate programs, to determine the level of support needed * Portfolio Coordinators, Inclusive Recreation provide Leisure Counselling that connects clients to r ... [More]
Day camps, integration services and Therapeutic Recreation programs directly to children and youth, adults with special needs. More detailed information and program listings are available in the Guide ... [More]
Recreation centre for older adults Activities: card games * shuffleboard * carpet bowling * curling * five pin bowling * choir * crafts * travel club * tap and line dancing * Tai Chi * chair exercise ... [More]
Owns and operates many facilities for use by its citizens The various facilities are listed in two locations: * Website: name, address, telephone number and type of facility * The blue pages of the te ... [More]
City facility * located on 62 acres of picturesque parkland * 300-person capacity banquet hall, liquor-licensable patios, and small meeting rooms * three meeting rooms * one banquet hall * two patios ... [More]
Specialized support in mainstream summer camp * children with special needs are integrated into camp at 1:1 staff to child ratio * normalizes the experience for special needs campers
Private or non-profit residences that provide long term housing to vulnerable adults * Residents are typically living with a psychiatric, developmental or physical illness and or disability. * The Cit ... [More]
The following Property Tax Mitigation Programs are available for ratepayers who meet specific criteria: Full Property Tax Deferral Program Deferral of full year's property tax total * deferred amounts ... [More]
Online portal to report, request, pay, or register for services at the city Categories include: * By-laws: parking-related issues, animals, noise complaints, graffiti, abandoned shopping carts, tobacc ... [More]
Online event listing service featuring arts and cultural events * theatre * music * visual arts * dance * fairs, festivals and celebrations * museum, heritage and traditions * circus, comedy and varie ... [More]
Shared-ride, book-in-advance, door-to-door public transit service * available for casual as well as regular (ongoing for at least one month) bookings * customers are helped in and out of vehicles and ... [More]
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Regular and emergency dental care * limited emergency dental care and denture benefits may be available to adults and seniors with low income Ottawa Public Health Dental Clinics: * 2525 St Laurent Blv ... [More]
Dental program that provides free preventive, routine, and emergency dental services for children and youth from low-income families. The program includes regular visits to a licensed dental provider ... [More]
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