Recycling Paint, Pesticides & Fuel In Nanaimo

Proper disposal of paint, fuel and pesticides is critical to protect our environment from irreparable damage. We’re pleased to provide you with a convenient way to properly dispose of your household hazardous waste.

Paint

Fuel

Flammable Liquids

Paint Thinner

Pesticides

Domestic Pesticide Recycling

Consumer pesticides must have a poison symbol (skull and crossbones), a Pest Control Product (PCP) number and Word ‘domestic’ on the label. Please note that a large number of pesticides do not adhere to these guidelines. Please consult the conditions before bringing to a depot.

Examples:

Liquid and solid pesticides
Aerosol containers

Container Limits

Maximum container size for liquid and solid pesticides is 10 Litres
Maximum size for aerosols is 660 grams or 24 ounces

Containers Must have:

Label
Skull & crossbones
PCP number
Labelled Domestic

Gasoline Recycling

Gasoline will only be accepted in an approved ULC container. For safety reasons, the gasoline container cannot be returned to the consumer at drop off.

EXAMPLES:

Leftover
Stale
Old gasoline contaminated with oil or water

CONTAINER LIMITS:

Maximum container size is 25 Litres

Household Paint Recycling

ACCEPTED PRODUCTS:

Interior and exterior: water-based (e.g. latex, acrylic) and oil-based (e.g. alkyd, enamel) consumer paint
Deck and floor coating (including elastomeric)
Varnish and urethane (single-component)
Concrete and masonry paint
Drywall paint
Undercoats and primers (e.g. metal, wood etc.)
Stucco paint
Marine paint (unless registered under Pest Control Products Act)
Wood finishing oil
Melamine, metal and anti-rust paint, stain and shellac
Swimming pool paint (single-component)
Stain blocking paint
Textured paint
Block filler
Wood, masonry, driveway sealer or water repellant (non-tar based or bitumen based)
Already empty paint containers

NOT ACCEPTED:

Unidentifiable or unlabelled containers
Brushes, rags and rollers
Paint in glass containers
Improperly sealed paint containers
Paint containers with poor integrity (e.g. badly rusted or leaking cans)
Bulging containers
Industrial paints & finishes (e.g. baked-on, heat resistant etc.)
Paints or wood preservatives that are registered as a pesticide under the Pest Control Products Act
(has a P.C.P. Registration number on label)
Craft paint (non-aerosol)
Automotive paint (non-aerosol)
Two-part or component paints containing catalyst or activator
Roof patch or repair
Tar or tar/bitumen-based products
Traffic or line marking paint
Quick drying paint
Resins
Paint thinner, mineral spirits or solvents
Deck cleaners
Colorants and Tints
Caulking compound, epoxies, glues or adhesives
Other household chemicals

Aerosol Paint Recycling

To ensure that collection sites are not overwhelmed, we ask that you observe the following voluntary limits of 10 containers (or 50 spray paint containers) per visit.

EXAMPLES:

Aerosol paint of all types
Automotive
Craft
Industrial
Must have label
We do not accept automotive or industrial paint

CONTAINER LIMITS:

Household paint up to 25 litres
Aerosol paint spray cans (660 grams or 24 oz.)

Helpful Reminders To Guide The Disposal Process

Recycling Paint, Pesticides & Fuel In Nanaimo

All returned paint & pesticides must be in the original containers.

All returned flammable liquids must be in an ULC approved container.

ALL containers MUST be sealed.

To learn more about the stewardships responsible for recycling paint, pesticides & fuel in British Columbia, and the items we take on their behalf, please see the individual steward’s websites:

Please note - Regional Recycling Nanaimo depots will close on days when weather conditions makes travelling to the depot unsafe.

Find a Recycling Depot in Nanaimo

Hayes Road

2375 Hayes Road, Nanaimo, BC

OLD VICTORIA

839 Old Victoria Road, Nanaimo, BC

Nanaimo Recycling Depot Hours

Monday - Saturday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM | Sunday: 9 AM - 4 PM
Closed: Stat Holidays & Boxing day | Christmas Eve & New Years Eve: 8:30 AM - 3 PM