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.
Port Phillip Resource Recovery Centre
7.5km
Bellfield Waste Recovery Centre
11.6km
Bayside Waste and Recycling Centre
11.6km
Monash Waste Transfer and Recycling Station
11.7km
Moonee Valley Transfer Station
14.7km
Darebin Resource Recovery Centre
15.7km
Cleanaway - Brooklyn Resource Recovery Centre
17.4km
Pact Reuse
18.8km
Ballarat Textile Recycling
Ballarat Textile Recycling is only accepting bed sheets and linen items, that are large and can be turned into canvases. We no longer accept clothing or any other items that are small as too many people are just dumping items that end up in landfills anyway as I can't do anything with smaller items anymore. There is a Melbourne based business that takes clothing so please check them out.
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VictoriaBig Cash For Cars
No matter what is the condition of your car or truck we buy them all, we offer cash money for all makes and models paid to you same day and on the spot, Free Quotes and Free Towing Service, Call Big Cash for Cars Today.
Fees may apply.
National (Metro Only)Cleanway Group
Chemical waste disposal Paint waste disposal Solvent waste disposal
Fees may apply.
VictoriaCorio Waste Management Pty Ltd
Our management team is one of the most consistent, experienced, knowledgeable and expert in the waste management industry. With over 70 employees, 40 collection vehicles and operations in Geelong, Altona North and Dandenong South, Corio Waste Management Pty Ltd offers clean, efficient and sustainable services across the waste resource value chain.
Fees may apply.
VictoriaE&O Property Services & Rubbish Removal
E&O are Melbourne's premier waste and rubbish collection service provide. With our ‘same-day’ and ‘next-day’ service we are able to haul away waste and clutter from your premises quickly and efficiently, whether it’s a huge load or just a skip full.
Fees may apply.
VictoriaGreencare Environmental Solutions Pty Ltd
Greencare provides innovative solutions to your chemical waste recycling needs. We specialize in difficult to handle waste streams and identify recycling opportunities. We also offer a materials recycling service.
Fees may apply.
VictoriaJunk Group Pty Ltd
We are the most trusted JUNK and Rubbish Removal service in Australia and the reason why is that we know how to make cleaning up and getting rid of your RUBBISH and JUNK as easy as possible! At JUNK all you need to do is to let us know how much Rubbish and JUNK you have and we will handle the rest! Just point and shoot and we will make your Rubbish and JUNK disappear. Our JUNK Crew will come to your home, business, worksite, factory, or office to load the RUBBISH and JUNK into our vehicle and take it to our own Recycling & Resource Recovery Centre to sort and recycle your old JUNK & RUBBISH responsibly.
Fees may apply.
VictoriaNationwide Waste Solutions
Nationwide Waste provides collection services to Australian businesses. From scheduled collections to once off bulk collections, across most waste and recycling streams, we make it easy. Once supplier. Once call.
Fees may apply.
National (Metro Only)Pact Reuse
Pact Reuse Reconditioning Services provides dedicated collection and recycling services for recovering 'hard to recycle' products that cannot be collected via traditional recycling networks. Our Laverton site collects, reconditions and sells used and new IBCs. We are also an approved processer for the drumMuster program and implement the plastic oil container recycling program on behalf of the Australian Institute of Petroleum.
Fees may apply.
VictoriaREMONDIS Australia Pty Ltd
REMONDIS Australia Pty Ltd began in 1982, it has grown steadily, with established operations across 39 branches in New South Wales, Queensland, Australian Capital Territory, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and New Zealand. This structure provides the organisation with national coverage and the ability to service customer needs across all major city locations. Dedicated to providing reliable and innovative solutions for the complete spectrum of commercial and municipal outputs – recyclable material, general waste, organic matter, liquids and more problematic wastes, REMONDIS facilitates a long term, sustainable strategy for waste minimisation.
Fees may apply.
National (Metro Only)Red Rabbit Rubbish Removal & Recycling Service
Red Rabbit Rubbish Removals are a Rubbish removal & Recycling company who provide a mobile collection service. We come to your home, office, retail or industrial site and collect your unwanted items, waste and rubbish.
Fees may apply.
VictoriaSecure Waste Solutions Pty Ltd
Secure Waste Solutions is a broker business offering the service of sourcing a waste removal service and disposal stream for materials. Service provided in alliance with our large subcontractor base.
Fees may apply.
VictoriaThe Junk Crew
The Junk Crew aims to be quicker than the council and cheaper and more convenient than a skip bin. We are more than just your typical junk removal company. Located in Melbourne, Australia, we are a youthful, dynamic, and energetic team, driven by a passion for positively impacting our community and the environment. Unlike other junk removal services that may prioritise quantity, our core mission is to minimize waste and enhance sustainability. We achieve this by focusing on recycling every element of our junk removal process. We firmly believe in the adage that one person’s junk is another person’s treasure. This belief drives our approach to every item we collect, ensuring it is meticulously hand-sorted with a strong commitment to recycling, rehoming, or donating wherever feasible. Our dedicated team works tirelessly to separate recyclable and salvageable items, ensuring they are given a new lease of life. Our services encompass a wide range of junk removal, from furniture disposal to electronic waste removal in Melbourne. We handle every type of junk with the utmost care and responsibility. Each load we manage represents a step towards a cleaner and greener planet. Our goal is to minimize our environmental footprint, affirming our role in keeping our Melbourne community clean and sustainable.
Fees may apply.
VictoriaTransnitro
Old and unwanted paint tins and containers BBQ Gas Bottles Nitrous Oxide/Cream Charger/Nang Canisters CO2 Canisters
Fees may apply.
VictoriaVeolia Environmental Services
VIC Waste Depot. Veolia provides innovative and sustainable environmental management solutions, specialising in every area of solid and liquid waste management and industrial services. Our National Office is based in Sydney, NSW. Contact the state office to get specific details of what recycling services of materials are available in the region.
Fees may apply.
VictoriaHazardous waste disposal in Victoria
Each year, around 40 chemical collection events are hosted by councils around Victoria. Residents can drop off unwanted household chemicals for free at these events, which are licensed to accept toxic chemicals and staffed by trained specialist chemists.
Items accepted at these events include:
Household items
- acids and alkalis
- full or partially full aerosol cans
- cleaners – ammonia-based
- cooking oil
- detergents
- disinfectants
- fire extinguishers
- floor-care products and waxes
- glues – water-based and solvents
- nail polish and remover
- paint stripper, thinner, and turps
- pharmaceuticals and cosmetics
- photographic chemicals
- rat poison
- wood preservatives and finishes (oils and varnishes)
Garden and pool items
- fertiliser
- herbicides and weed killers
- insect spray/pesticides
- lawn mower fuel
- pool chemicals
Garage items
- anti-freeze
- brake fluid
- car body filler
- car wax
- coolant
- fuels such as petrol, diesel, and kerosene
- transmission fluid
For more information and to confirm the items that are accepted, visit Sustainability Victoria'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.
