Prince Albert residents will have an opportunity to safely clear hazardous household products from their homes as the city prepares to hold its annual Household Hazardous Waste Day.
The event will take place on September 12, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Municipal Service Centre, located at 11, 38th Street East. Organized by the City of Prince Albert’s Sanitation Division, the collection day provides residents with a dedicated option for disposing of potentially dangerous materials that should not be placed in regular household garbage.
Household Hazardous Waste Requires Special Handling
Household hazardous waste can include common products stored in garages, basements, workshops and utility rooms. While many of these materials are routinely used for vehicle maintenance, cleaning, painting and home improvement, they can pose health, fire and environmental risks when improperly stored or discarded.
The city says many of the products collected during Household Hazardous Waste Day are toxic or flammable and therefore require specialized handling. Providing a centralized collection point helps ensure the materials are managed appropriately rather than entering regular waste streams or being improperly disposed of on private property.
The annual program is also intended to make responsible disposal more accessible for residents who may have accumulated unwanted chemicals, automotive products or other hazardous materials over time.
Paint, Batteries, Fuels and Chemicals Accepted
A broad range of household hazardous products will be accepted during the event.
Residents can bring anti-freeze, adhesives, aerosols, automotive and household batteries, cleaners and corrosive products. Fuels, mercury, oxidizers, poisons, paints, spray paints, pharmaceuticals and solvents will also be accepted.
The list is not exhaustive, meaning other household products may qualify for collection depending on their contents and characteristics.
Residents bringing hazardous materials are being asked to keep the original labels attached to containers whenever possible. Accurate labelling allows collection staff to identify substances more quickly and determine the appropriate method for handling and disposal.
Keeping products in clearly identified containers can also reduce the risks associated with handling unknown chemicals at the collection site.
Electronics and Some Automotive Waste Not Accepted
While Household Hazardous Waste Day covers many potentially dangerous household products, several waste categories will not be accepted at the Municipal Service Centre.
Electronics should instead be returned through SARCAN under the Saskatchewan Waste Electronic Equipment Program, commonly known as SWEEP.
Used oil, oil filters and oil containers are also excluded from the event. Residents can take those materials to the Prince Albert Landfill. Tires and propane tanks should likewise be taken to the landfill rather than brought to the Household Hazardous Waste collection.
The city will not accept biological or infectious waste, radioactive materials, explosives, ammunition or industrial waste during the event.
Annual Collection Supports Responsible Waste Management
Municipal household hazardous waste programs play a role in keeping potentially harmful substances separate from conventional garbage. Products such as solvents, fuels, corrosive cleaners and paints can require different treatment and disposal processes because of their chemical properties.
For Prince Albert residents, the annual collection provides a specific opportunity to deal with unwanted materials that may otherwise remain stored in homes for extended periods.
The city is encouraging residents to review their garages, sheds, basements and other storage areas ahead of the collection day and identify eligible products they no longer need.
By directing hazardous household products to appropriate disposal channels, the program aims to reduce potential risks to residents, sanitation workers, property and the surrounding environment while supporting safer waste management practices across the community.
Prince Albert residents planning to participate should ensure containers remain properly labelled and confirm that their materials fall within the accepted categories before bringing them to the Municipal Service Centre.