Hazardous materials
Bayside City Council residents can deposit their unwanted hazardous materials during the 'Detox your home' periods, advertised throughout each year.
Chemicals accepted include:
- old paints
- batteries
- fluorescent tubes
- gas cylinders
- insecticides and pesticides
- kitchen and bathroom cleaners
- brake fluids, fuels and coolants
- poisonous household and garden products
- solvents and glues
- photographic chemicals and fire extinguishers.
Materials not accepted include:
- chemicals used by business for industrial/commercial purposes
- ammunition and flares
- farm chemicals
- motor oil
- waste asbestos and containers over 20 litres.
The collected materials will be treated and recycled, or disposed of safely by a specialist team.
'Detox Your Home' is a free service provided by Sustainability Victoria in conjunction with Bayside City Council - designed to collect potentially dangerous household chemical products and dispose of them without putting strain on the environment.
For further information, visit the Detox Your Home website or phone Sustainability Victoria on 1800 35 32 33.
Page last updated: 29 Jun 2010