The Household Hazardous Waste Collection facilitates the disposal of potentially dangerous substances like cleaning solvents and garden chemicals to reduce landfill, and the impact they have on our waterways.
Collection dates 18 October - 8 November 2025
A selection of chemicals collected during a household hazardous waste collection in November 2024.
Background
Household hazardous waste refers to the chemicals used in and around the home that are flammable, toxic, explosive, or corrosive. The average Australian home stores many hazardous substances including everyday household items such as bleach or other cleaning solvents, as well as garden and pool chemicals.
It is dangerous to dispose of household hazardous waste in your general rubbish or recycling bin. These chemicals can cause fires in bins and garbage trucks, creating a safety hazard for truck drivers, the general community, and the environment.
Project Plan
Circular North is committed to facilitating the safe disposal of household hazardous waste across northern Tasmania, working closely with local councils and the community. During designated collection times, residents can responsibly dispose of items such as pesticides, chemicals, and flammable materials that pose risks to health, wildlife, and the environment if not handled properly.
Key components of the project include:
By participating in household hazardous waste collections, Tasmanians contribute to a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable future, reinforcing Circular North's vision of transforming waste management into a proactive, community-driven effort toward zero waste.
Circular North works with experts DMN Enviro to safely collect, store, transport and dispose of the chemicals collected.
Collection locations and dates
Longford | Saturday 18 October 2025 | 9am – 11:30am
St Helens | Saturday 18 October 2025 | 1:30pm – 4pm
Exeter | Saturday 25 October 2025 | 10am – 1pm
Deloraine | Saturday 25 October 2025 | 2pm – 5pm
Scottsdale | Saturday 1 November 2025 | 9am – 12pm
George Town | Saturday 1 November 2025 | 1:30pm – 4pm
111 Mount George Rd, George Town
Launceston | Saturday 8 November 2025 | 9am – 4pm
For a detailed map of locations, please click here
Quick Q&A
Eligible customers include:
The following customers are not eligible to take part:
Customers who are not able to take part can make their own arrangements with the service provider: ben.mooney@dmnenviro.com.au
Yes.
Any more would require a dedicated chemical collection and disposal service.
Chemicals included in household hazardous waste collection:
Certain high-risk occasional or unusual chemicals including but not limited to dieldrin / DDT and mercury will be accepted. Please contact ben.mooney@dmnenviro.com.au to seek specific advice.
To disposal of your chemicals safely:
Yes. If you are a resident of northern Tasmania and can not attend the collection in your municipality, you are welcome to attend a collection in a different local government area.
Since May 2024, northern Tasmanians have recovered 10,657 kg of household hazardous waste through three collection campaigns, an important step toward a more circular region. The first campaign in April 2024 collected 2,836 kg, followed by 3,193 kg in Spring 2024 (a 12.6% increase) and 4,628 kg in Autumn 2025 (a further 44.9% jump).
Resources
If you wish to find out more about the household hazardous waste collection, please contact:
Steve Jordan
Program Manager – Circular North
Email: sjordan@nrmnorth.org.au
Phone: 03 6333 7798
Circular North is supported by the Tasmanian Waste and Resource Recovery Board, which is funded by the Tasmanian Government.
Circular North is supported by the Tasmanian Waste and Resource Recovery Board, which is funded by the Tasmanian Government.