How to safely dispose of bear spray and pepper spray
Safely dispose of bear spray and pepper spray for free at a household hazardous waste drop-off:
- Designated fire station - put in secure bear spray bin.
- City landfill Throw 'n' Go area. If you bring with other garbage, landfill charges will apply.
Special instructions
- You can bring up to 20 litres of household chemicals per week.
- Never put bear spray into your blue cart.
Household hazardous waste drop-off locations accepting bear spray
Fire stations:
- Country Hills Fire Station # 31 – 11955 Country Village Link N.E.
- Lincoln Park/Garrison Green Fire Station #20 – 2800 Peacekeepers Way S.W.
- Cedarbrae Fire Station #24 – 2607 106 Avenue S.W.
City landfill Throw ‘n’ Go areas:
- East Calgary Landfill – 68 Street and 17 Avenue S.E.
- Shepard Landfill – 12111 68 Street S.E.
- Spyhill Landfill – 69 Street and 112 Avenue N.W.
Household hazardous waste drop-off locations are listed below
