Ecocentre
ECOCENTRE
Free service for the citizens of the Township of Harrington
A proof of residence is required to use the Ecocentre, which can be:
- A driver’s license with picture
- A copy of a recent lease, tax bill or hydro bill along with the driver’s license with picture
Address: 2940 Route 327 (North of Town Hall)
Residual waste and Ecocentre Calendar 2023 : click here
Schedule for the Ecocentre
Schedule : from 8 AM to 4 PM
Schedule : from 8 AM to 4 PM
April and May: Friday, Saturday
June: Thursday, Friday and Saturday (Closed June 24th, 2023)
July and August: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday (Closed July 1st, 2023)
September and October: Friday and Saturday
November, December, January, Febuary and March: Saturday
Materials Accepted at the Ecocentre
Construction and Demolition Materials
- Wood
- Gypsum
- Metal
- Non recyclable dry materials
- Concrete, brick, stone and cement
- Asphalt shingles
- Sanitary appliances (bath, shower, toilet, sink)
Electrical and Electronic Appliances
- Small appliances
- Small electrical appliances
- Televisions / radios / video or dvd players
- Computers / peripherals
- Stoves
- Dishwashers
- Refrigerators
- Freezers
- Air conditioners / dehumidifiers
- Washers / dryers
Recyclable Materials
- Paper and cardboard
- Glass jars and containers
- Plastic
- Metal
Dangerous Household Residue (DHR)
- Tires without rims
- Vehicle batteries
- Paint, varnish and solvents
- Used motor oil (in small containers)
- Cellular phones
- Oxidants
- Propane tanks
- Pesticides and fertilizers
- Ink cartridges
- Cleaning products
- Compact fluorescent lightbulbs / Fluorescent tubes (4 and 8 feet)
- Thermometers
- Domestic fire extinguishers
- Alakaline and rechargeable batteries
- Empty paint containers
Furniture and Mattresses
Boats and Trailers less than 20 feet
Materials Refused at the Ecocentre
- Construction materials in large quantities (trailer over 8′ x 4′ x 2′)
- Wood coated with creosote or tar
- Asbestos shingles
- Insulation products
- Window glass, mirrors and dishware
- Contaminated earth and soil
- Hazardous residues of commercial origin
- Syringes, needles and medication
- Domestic waste
- Animal carcasses
- BCP and cyanide
- Biomedical waste
- Weapons, explosives, ammunition and fireworks
- Non-standard tires (tractor and large vehicles)