The Township of North Glengarry will continue operating its household hazardous waste depot at 265 Industrial Boulevard in Alexandria after council endorsed its continued operation at its meeting on Monday, September 28. Since opening on Friday, August 14, it has attracted approximately 55 to 60 vehicles each Friday in its initial weeks of operation.
Council voted to continue operating the depot on Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with a closure from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
According to a preliminary report from Director of Public Works Timothy Wright, the recurring depot model has the potential to provide residents with more convenient access to hazardous waste disposal at a lower annual municipal cost than the township’s previous one-day collection event.
The 2025 household hazardous waste event incurred $48,997.85 in disposal and service costs. Including an estimated $2,304 in staffing costs, the gross cost was approximately $51,301.85. After accounting for approximately $8,500 in producer responsibility incentives, the net municipal cost was approximately $42,801.85.
The preliminary estimate for a seasonal depot operating for 38 weeks is a gross cost of $40,667.89. After estimated producer incentives of $12,578, the projected net municipal cost is approximately $28,089.89.
Staff noted that the figures remain preliminary because the depot has only recently opened.
The facility has an estimated capacity for material from approximately 200 vehicles between contractor pickups by the environmental contractor. On Friday, September 18, the depot operated for only half a day after accumulated material approached storage capacity, and an environmental-services pickup had to be arranged.
Wright told council that initial demand is expected to decline as residents dispose of materials accumulated before the depot opened.
The township is also exploring potential cost-recovery agreements that would allow residents of North Stormont and South Glengarry to use the depot.
Staff noted that current demand and storage capacity would have to be considered before accepting additional users from neighbouring municipalities.
