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Bear spray and pepper spray

How to safely dispose of bear spray and pepper spray

Use extra caution

Be careful when handling and preparing this item for disposal. Read the special instructions below for details.

Bear spray and pepper spray

How to dispose

There are two ways to dispose of bear spray and pepper spray.

Household hazardous waste drop-off location

  • Take to a household hazardous waste drop-off location

Safely dispose of used, unused and expired bear spray and pepper spray for free at a household hazardous waste drop-off location (designated fire hall). This includes empty and full cans.

City Eco Centre

  • Take to a City Eco Centre

Safely dispose of used, unused and expired bear spray and pepper spray for free at a City Eco Centre – if you bring with other garbage, charges will apply. This includes empty and full cans.

Special instructions

  • Do not puncture or crush bear spray canisters.
  • Never put bear spray into any of your blue, black or green carts. It is a major safety hazard for your driver and staff at the processing facilities.

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