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

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

Residual waste and Ecocentre Calendar 2023: click here 

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)