Household chemical collections

Household chemicals are found in products we use at home and in the garden, such as:  

  • cleaning products 
  • cosmetics
  • fertiliser and insect sprays
  • swimming pool chemicals 
  • coolant, brake fluid and petrol

Safe disposal - 'Detox Your Home' events

Sustainability Victoria runs free Detox Your Home events, where you can safely drop off unwanted household chemicals.  
For more details on the safe management of chemicals visit Sustainability Victoria.

  • Events are open to everyone - you don't need to live in the host council area
  • Check the list in above link for accepted items before attending the event
  • Upcoming events are below, registration is required in link above 

Kingston will be hosting an event in June 2026

Epping
Sat 31 January | 9am-3pm

Hoppers Crossing
Sat 7 February | 10am-1pm

Frankston
Sat 14 February | 10am-3pm

Wangaratta 
Sat 21 February | 9am-12pm

Clifton Hill
Sat 28 February | 9am-2pm

Coburg
Sat 8 March | 9am-2pm

Warragul
14 March | 9am-12pm

Warrnambool
21 March | 9am -12pm

Doncaster
28 March | 8am-1pm

Notting Hill
11 April | 8am-2pm

Kerang
19 April | 1pm-4pm

What about paint, batteries and other toxic waste?

For paint, you can drop off at a local Paintback collection point. An alternative option is to use a paint hardener and then dispose of in your landfill bin (red lid).

For batteries, find a drop off point using B-Cycle. Many supermarkets provide a bin for safe battery disposal. Batteries should never be placed into any of your kerbside bins.

Chemicals or items not accepted at a Detox your Home, can be dropped off to a Transfer Station. Fees may apply, please call or check costs and if they will accept your items.

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