News Release: October 24, 2019
Safely dispose of your fireworks after Diwali celebrations
BRAMPTON, ON. (Oct. 24, 2019) – Residents in the cities of Brampton and Mississauga will be lighting fireworks to celebrate Diwali this weekend. The Region of Peel encourages residents to dispose of their used fireworks in a safe way.
Residents must:
- place used or extinguished sparklers and fireworks in a bucket of water immediately after use. Soak them thoroughly overnight.
- drain the water and put the used sparklers or fireworks in the garbage.
- not put them in recycling or organics bins.
Used fireworks are only accepted in the garbage. If your garbage cart is already full, excess garbage must be placed in a tagged garbage bag at the curb, using a Region of Peel garbage tag.
Unused fireworks are not collected at the curb or accepted at Peel’s Community Recycling Centres. Learn how to properly dispose of fireworks.
Residents are encouraged to check their waste collection calendar or sign-up to receive weekly collection reminders by email, text message, or phone call.
Media Contacts
David Martino
Communication Coordinator
Public Works
Region of Peel
905-791-7800 ext. 4855
About Peel Region
In 2024, Peel Region marks its 50th anniversary. Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 200,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon. Peel's services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information explore peelregion.ca and follow us on X @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.
On December 13, 2023, the Ontario government announced that Peel Region will not be dissolved, and that Bill 112 legislation will be updated to reflect service delivery in Peel. Services for residents and businesses will continue without interruption. For updates and more information, visit Peel's transition page.
