Other Disposal Types | Loyalist Township

Hazardous waste

Household hazardous waste (HHW) includes products like used motor oil and empty motor oil containers, leftover paint, and chemicals that can't go into the garbage or recycling bin. Our HHW program is managed through the City of Kingston and is free for Loyalist Township residents.

Kingston's HHW depot is at 196 Lappan's Lane. It's open Thursdays and Saturdays from April through November. Check to see what they accept before you go.

Battery recycling

Loyalist Township has a battery recycling program to help residents safely recycle batteries. Recycling your batteries helps protect your community from materials that may harm the environment if they end up in landfills.

Why should I recycle batteries?

Each year billions of batteries end up in landfills, where the toxic metals they contain can enter the waste stream and harm the environment. Call2Recycle diverts these potentially harmful materials from the solid waste stream and safely recycles them for use in new products.

What types of batteries are accepted?

Single-use: we accept all dry-cell single-use batteries weighing up to 5 kg, such as alkaline (AA, AAA, etc), lithium primary.

Rechargeable: rechargeable batteries are commonly found in cordless power tools, cordless phones, laptops, cell phones, cameras, two-way radios, biomedical equipment, etc.

Not sure what size battery you have? Review the Call2Recycle Battery Guide.

How should I prepare batteries?

Terminals of certain battery types should be protected to prevent contact with each other, as this can cause sparks and lead to a fire.

To prevent contact, the following battery types should be placed in a clear, sealed bag (available at recycling locations) or taped with duct tape, electrical tape or another non-conductive tape. Ensure to keep the battery chemistry visible if you tape it.

Rechargeable batteries
Lithium-based single-use batteries
Single-use batteries that are 12V or more
Any batteries you are unsure of

Where can I drop them off?

There are three Township offices where you can recycle accepted batteries.

Amherstview

W.J. Henderson Recreation Centre - 322 Amherst Drive
Loyalist Township Office - 18 Manitou Crescent West

Odessa

Loyalist Township Administration Office - 263 Main Street

The office hours for these locations are on our Municipal Offices page

Other Recycling Sites

To search for other battery collection sites outside of Loyalist Township, visit Call2Recycle.

Electronic Waste

Electronic waste, or e-waste, is among the fastest-growing waste streams worldwide, containing hazardous materials that can harm the environment and human health if not disposed of correctly.

Residents can swing by the Amherstview Fire Station anytime, and drive to the back of the parking lot where a shipping container is available to accept electronic waste items.

Accepted waste electronics

Cellular devices and pagers
Computer peripherals (i.e., computer mouse, keyboard, etc.)
Cords and cables
Digital cameras
Desktop computers
Desktop & portable scanners
Desktop printers, multi-function printers
Display devices (monitors and televisions)
External storage drives and modems
GPS and portable car electronics
Home audio/video systems
IT and telecom equipment
Medical and monitoring equipment
Musical instruments
Non-cellular telephones and answering machines
Personal/portable audio systems
Portable computers
Telephone and telephone answering machines
Vehicle audio/video systems
Video gaming systems and accessories

A note from the Ontario Electronic Stewardship

Ontario Electronic Stewardship (OES) is not responsible for any data that remains on a recycled computer or other electronic devices. It is the responsibility of the consumers to ensure that all personal data is removed from computer systems, cell phones, and all electronics. Consumers should take all necessary steps to clear hard drives, SIM cards, and all memory storage areas of personal information before delivery for reuse or recycling.