Disposing of household chemicals
Household chemicals can be dangerous – they can harm your family and pets, add extra fuel to a house fire, release toxic fumes and pollute the environment for future generations.
There are different ways you can dispose of your chemical waste depending on their type.
Permanent drop off site
Wangaratta Transfer Station is a permanent drop-off site for low risk household chemicals and items. The following items are accepted:
- Paint
- Household batteries
- Fluorescent tubes and compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs)
There is no restriction on the number or volume of household products, however, commercial quantities will not be accepted.
For further information please visit the Sustainability Victoria website or contact our Customer Service Team on 03 5722 0888.
Detox Your Home annual event
Detox your Home is an annual event which provides a safe, free, and easy way to dispose of toxic household chemicals without harming your health or the environment. Chemicals accepted are home, garage, garden and pool items such as:
- Rat poison
- Fire extinguishers and glues
- Fertilisers
- Herbicides
- Pool chemicals.
The collected items are recycled for recovery and diverted from landfill.
Check the Sustainability Victoria Detox Your Home Events | Eventbrite for the next event date, what items are accepted and how to store them safely until you can dispose of them.