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Township of Minden Hills

7 Milne Street, Box 359
Minden ON K0M 2K0

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Batteries and Electronics from residential sources are accepted by the Township at no charge. Please read the information below for more information about disposal.

Electronics

Electronics from residential sources are accepted year-round at the Scotch Line Landfill.

Accepted items

  • Amplifiers
  • Audio and video players
  • Cameras and digital cameras
  • Cell phones, pagers and PDAs
  • Computers and peripherals
  • Copiers, printers, scanners and fax machines
  • Monitors, televisions and video projectors
  • Radios, turntables and tuners
  • Receivers
  • Speakers
  • Telephones and answering machines

The following items can be placed in the scrap metal bins at any transfer station:

  • Fans
  • Small kitchen appliances (non-freon)
  • Vacuums
  • Hair dryers
  • Ceiling fans

Household Batteries

Batteries are accepted from residential sources year round at all Scotch Line Landfill. Please let the site attendant know that you have household batteries and ask how to dispose of them at each site.

Please place tape on your 9V and button battery terminals.

The following household batteries are accepted:

  • AA, AAA, C & D Batteries (single use & rechargeable)
  • 9V batteries
  • Button cell batteries (e.g. from watches or hearing aids)
  • Cell phone and small electronics batteries

Automotive Batteries

Large batteries are accepted year-round at the Scotch Line Landfill.

Please ensure batteries are not leaking. If they are, please place them in a 5-gallon pail with a lid before bringing to a Waste Disposal Site. The pail must be left with the battery.

The following large batteries are accepted:

  • Car batteries
  • Marine (boat) batteries
  • Motorcycle batteries
  • ATV batteries
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