Household Chemical waste and hazardous materials include household cleaners, automotive products, garden chemicals, paints, thinners, adhesives, varnishes, pool cleaners, batteries and asbestos.
Chemical Waste/Hazardous Collection in the Glen Eira City Council area
Household Chemical Waste/Hazardous Waste Collection services near you include:
Household Chemical Waste Collection
Detox Your Home
A program run by Sustainability Victoria in conjunction with local councils
Frequency: Click here to find out when the collections are happening near you
The chemicals collected include:
From the house
- Empty aerosol cans
- Floor-care products
- Ammonia based cleaners
- Batteries
- Insect spray
- Kitchen and bathroom cleaners
- Nail polish and remover
- Fluorescent tubes
From the shed
- Fuels
- Paints
- Weed killer
- Pool chemicals
- Paint stripper
- Gas cylinders
- Fertiliser
- Rat poison
- Solvents and glues
From the car
- Fire extinguishers
- Car wax
- Old car batteries
- Brake fluid
- Coolant/anti-freeze
- Transmission fluid
- Car body filler
For more information call 1800 353 233 or visit sustainability.vic.gov.au
What to do with other chemicals or hazardous waste
Asbestos: As asbestos is classed as a hazardous material it may only be disposed of at certain locations in Australia. To find out how to safely dispose of asbestos visit the asbestos section on this site.
Medicines: Old and unwanted medicines around the home are a household hazard and can be dangerous if taken when they are out-of-date, not prescribed for you or within reach of children. To find out how to safely dispose of unwanted and out-of-date medicines visit the medicine section on this site.
Farm chemicals: These can be disposed of through the ChemClear Program.
Sharps: Sharps must not be placed in your recycling bin or garbage bin. For health and safety reasons, please place your sharps in a secure and strong puncture resistant container, such as an Australian Standard Sharps container. You can dispose of this container at authorised collection points.
Ammunition and Flares: These should be taken to your local police station.
