OLD cleaning products, leftover paint, dead batteries and weed killer stored around the home can now be safely disposed of without putting a strain on the environment.
On Saturday 30 April, Detox Your Home will be happening in Hobsons Bay.
The free service is provided by Sustainability Victoria, in partnership with Hobsons Bay City Council, to collect potentially dangerous and unwanted household chemical products.
Materials for collection include leftover paints, old batteries, barbecue gas cylinders, insecticides and pesticides, kitchen and bathroom cleaners, brake fluids, fuels and coolants, poisonous household and garden products, solvent and glues, photographic chemicals and fire extinguishers.
Residents cannot dispose of chemicals used for commercial and industrial purposes; containers over 20 litres or 20 kilograms or empty containers; farm chemicals, and waste asbestos, ammunition and flares.
For a full list of accepted products and further information, call Hobsons Bay City Council on 9932 1000 or the Sustainability Victoria’s Infoline on 1800 353 233 or visit www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au
