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Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Safeguard your home and environment by responsibly disposing of hazardous waste. The Household Hazardous Waste Collection helps clear out potentially dangerous substances like cleaning solvents and garden chemicals.

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What is household hazardous waste?

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 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. Correct disposal of these chemicals, through household hazardous waste collections, reduces waste that ends up in landfill or disposed of in ways that can impact the health of our waterways.

Household hazardous waste collections

Household hazardous waste collections refer to the collection of chemicals not usually able to be collected at waste transfer stations due to safety risks.

On specific days residents can dispose of items for free during collection times with the support of a qualified chemist, storage, and transport provider.

Once collected the chemicals are packaged and transported to be disposed of safely, following appropriate environmental procedures.

These collections are undertaken by Circular North, in collaboration with local Councils.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection campaign locations

Collection locations and dates

Exeter | Wednesday 1 May 2024 | 10 am – 1pm

Biboo St, Exeter

Longford | Wednesday 1 May 2024 | 2pm – 5pm

291 Marlborough St, Longford

Launceston | Saturday 4 May 2024 | 9am – 4pm

19 Cavalry Rd, Mowbray

George Town | Wednesday 8 May 2024 | 10am – 1pm

111 Mount George Rd, George Town

Deloraine | Wednesday 8 May 2024 | 2pm – 5pm

54 Tip Rd, Deloraine

Scottsdale | Wednesday 15 May 2024 | 9am – 12pm

750 Bridport Rd, Jetsonville

St Helens | Wednesday 15 May 2024 | 1pm – 4pm

Eagle Street, St Helens

For a detailed map of locations, please click here

Quick Q&A

Am I eligible?

Eligible customers include:

Residents and householders
Retired farmers with old stock
Customers from newly acquired holdings with chemicals left behind

The following customers are not eligible to take part:

Active businesses
Schools
Community groups (case-by-case)

Customers who are not able to take part can make their own arrangements with the service provider: ben.mooney@dmnenviro.com.au

Is there a maximum amount I can bring?

Yes.

Per container: 20 kg / 20 L
Per customer: 100 kg / 100 L

Any more would require a dedicated chemical collection and disposal service.

What chemicals can I bring for disposal?

Chemicals included in household hazardous waste collection:

Solvents and household cleaners
Floor care products
Ammonia-based cleaners
Pesticides and herbicides
Poisons
Pool chemicals
Hobby chemicals
Acids and alkalis
Farm vet chemicals

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.

Chemicals excluded from collection:

Motor oil
Asbestos
Pharmaceuticals
Fire extinguishers
Ammunition and explosives
Chemicals from commercial businesses

How should the chemicals be stored and/or transported for disposal?

To disposal of your chemicals safely:

Make sure lids are fitted tightly
Protect taps on drums so that they do not break off
Consider placing containers of liquids on a tray or plastic bucket so they do not spill or fall
Keep corrosive chemicals such as battery acid away from poisons
Separate oxidising agents such as peroxide from all other materials
Consider double wrapping old liquid containers in plastic bags to prevent leaking
If possible. travel with chemicals in a trailer or the back of a Ute, not inside the vehicle.
If possible, keep chemicals in their original containers