Household chemicals are hazardous and should never be put in recycling or garbage bins at home. They should be disposed of responsibly through specialised recycling and safe disposal services.
Household chemicals are hazardous and should never be put in your recycling or garbage bin at home. If chemical waste is not handled correctly, it can have a serious impact on the environment. Household chemicals should be disposed of responsibly through specialised recycling and safe disposal services.
Household chemicals should never be put on the kerb for council collection or poured on the ground, down the drain or toilet, or into sewers. Chemicals that are disposed of improperly can make their way into the environment, putting wildlife, waterways, and human health at risk.
Keep these out of your waste and recycling bin
Household chemical waste and hazardous materials include:
- household cleaners
- automotive products
- garden chemicals
- paints
- thinners
- adhesives
- varnishes
- pool cleaners
- batteries
- gas canisters/bottles
- asbestos
- oils
- fluorescent tubes and globes
Most councils will accept these items at designated collection points, however, it may vary. Please check with your council beforehand to find out what items can be taken to their listed depot or chemical clean-up day.
Metrowaste
11.6km
Pooraka NAWMA Resource Recovery Centre
12.0km
Heathfield Resource Recovery Centre
12.9km
City of Charles Sturt Waste Management Centre
13.9km
Adelaide Waste and Recycling Centre
15.4km
Integrated Waste Services
15.7km
JJ's Waste & Recycling
16.1km
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National (Metro Only)Hackham Recyclers
Hackham Recyclers as a “One-stop-recycling” depot is now proudly providing Recycling, Waste Disposal and Skip Bin Hiring services. Recycling -Cans & Bottles deposit refund -Cash paid for any scrap metal & Non-ferrous metal -Plastics recycling Waste Disposal -General Waste -Green Waste -C&D, C&I -Wood/Timber -Plastics -Drummuster -Paintback Skip bin hiring -any type of waste -all sizes of skips -all areas serviced
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South AustraliaNationwide Waste Solutions
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National (Metro Only)REMONDIS Australia Pty Ltd
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National (Metro Only)Toxfree
Toxfree offers a wide range of chemical waste recycling and recycling of all types of lamps and fluroescent tubes.
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South AustraliaVeolia Environmental Services
Veolia Environmental Services provides innovative and sustainable environmental management solutions, specialising in every area of solid and liquid waste management and industrial services.
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South AustraliaHazardous waste disposal in South Australia
There are a number of centres across metro and regional South Australia where you can dispose of unwanted paint and household chemicals. For more information, including what items are accepted, visit the Government of South Australia's website.
How to dispose of other chemicals and hazardous waste
Asbestos
As asbestos is classed as a hazardous material it may only be disposed of at certain locations in Australia. Find out how to safely dispose of asbestos.
Medicines
Old and unwanted medicines around the home are a household hazard and can be dangerous if consumed when they are expired, not prescribed for you, or within reach of children. To find out how to safely dispose of unwanted medicines.
Farm chemicals
Farm chemicals can be disposed of through the ChemClear Program.
If your business has large quantities of farm chemicals to dispose of, visit Business Recycling to find a suitable service near you.
