Google Translate
Translation – Explanation and Caution

The electronic translation service on the City of Surrey’s web site is hosted by Google Translate. The quality of the translation may vary in some of the languages offered by Google. The goal of the basic translation is to capture the general intention of the original English material.

Google Translate is a free service and currently offers translation in over 50 languages. Unfortunately, not all the languages spoken in the City of Surrey are translated. Punjabi is one of the languages not currently offered, and to remedy the situation, the City has been in contact with Google and they have committed to making Punjabi available in the future.

The City of Surrey cannot guarantee the quality, accuracy, or completeness of any translated information. Before you act on translated information, the City encourages you to confirm any facts that are important to you and the decisions you make.

The City of Surrey offers interpretation services at all its facilities. If you have a question about the material you read on our web site, we encourage you to stop by a City facilities to discuss it. You can also contact the City at (604) 591-4011 to receive interpretation support.

The City is committed to enhancing the accessibility of its web site to all its citizens, and appreciates any feedback that it receives.

Chinese, Korean, Punjabi, Tagalog, Hindi

Household Hazardous Waste

Household hazardous waste can be found around your home and these have the symbols danger, warning, or caution on the product.  These products can be toxic, flammable, corrosive or reactive and are harmful to humans, animals or the environment if not handled properly.  They should not be put in the garbage or poured into a drain and they should be stored well away from children.

Take them to a Product Care depot for safe disposal. For your nearest depot call the BC Recycling Hotline at 604-732-9253 or visit www.productcare.org.  There is no charge to drop off leftovers that are accepted by the program.

Paint Depots Accept:

  • All household paints (max. 23 L container)
  • Stains, wood finishing oils, deck/floor paints
  • Marine enamels
  • Latex driveway sealers
  • Paint aerosols of all types

Paint Plus Depots Accept:

  • Flammable liquids (including aerosols) that have the flammable symbol and/or a warning such as “Keep away from open flame” (max. 10 L container)
  • Consumer Pesticides (liquids, solids & aerosols) with the poisonous symbol AND a “Pest Control Product”
    Registration Number (max. 10 L container)
  • Gasoline (in approved ULC container only max. 25 L container). Please note: container will not be returned

Non-Acceptable Materials

  • Inappropriate containers and containers that are leaking or improperly sealed
  • Products that cannot be identified
  • Industrial or agricultural products, colorants and tints and automotive liquid paint
  • Cosmetics, health & beauty aids
  • Insect repellents, disinfectants, pet products and fertilizer
  • Pesticides that do not have the poison symbol
  • Corrosive products
  • Bleaches and other cleaners
  • Diesel, propane and butane fuels
  • Caulking tubes, roof patch or tar based products