Calgary accepting toxic and dangerous trash for free this spring

The City of Calgary says there are 11 locations for residents to drop off hazardous waste, all free of charge. (Pexels/David Renken)

The City of Calgary is helping residents with their spring clean up by offering free drop off locations for all batteries, paint, chemicals and other hazardous materials.

Officials say there are 11 locations set up across the city for residents to access.

The initiative is aimed at keeping dangerous garbage out of blue, green and black bins.

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“Many everyday products can be toxic or dangerous if they’re mistakenly placed in your blue, green or black cart,” the city said in a Friday news release.

“Improper disposal can create risks in your home, start fires, endanger waste collection workers and harm the environment.”

The drop-off locations will accept common household hazardous waste such as:

• batteries, chargers, vapes and e-cigarettes;
• household cleaners and chemicals;
• paint, stains, varnishes and solvents;
• motor oil, antifreeze and other car fluids;
• fluorescent light tubes; and
• bear spray.

A full list of drop-off locations, as well as other information about hazardous waste collection, can be found online.