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
You can safely drop off chemicals at a free Detox Your Home event. You are welcome to attend any of the event, even if its not hosted by your council.
View the list of accepted items before attending the event and for details about the safe management of chemicals.
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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.