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

How do I dispose of household chemicals?

Sustainability Victoria run several free Detox Your Home collection events throughout Victoria, where you can drop off household chemicals for safe disposal.  
For more information on collections, acceptable items and the management of chemicals visit Sustainability Victoria.

Detox Your Home

You are welcome to attend any of the events listed below – they are not restricted to those who live in the municipality.

View Sustainability Victoria's list of accepted items before attending the event.

The next nearby events are listed below, please register before attending.

Reservoir 
Sat 11 October | 9am-2pm

Pakenham
Sat 18 October | 9am-2pm

Camberwell
Sat 8 November | 9am-2pm

Croydon
Sat 22 November | 9am-2pm

Dandenong
Sat 29 November | 9am-2pm

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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