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.

You are welcome to attend any of the events you don't need to live in the host council area.

Find an event and register

View Sustainability Victoria's list of accepted items before attending the event and for details about the safe management of chemicals.

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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