Unwanted gas bottles and household chemicals collection day a success

20 August 2018

MORE than 2.6 tonnes of hazardous items were collected at the annual household chemicals and gas bottle drop-off day held on June 30, 2018.

A total of 187 residents took advantage of the free drop-off offered by Ipswich City Council at its Riverview Waste Transfer Station.

Works, Parks and Sport Committee deputy chairperson Cr David Morrison said the free day came at a cost to council of $10,909.

“This latest collection resulted in a similar amount of gas bottles and chemicals as was collected in 2017.

“A large quantity of paint was received with paints placed directly into containers provided by the Paintback Scheme operated by the Australian paint industry.

“These are removed and treated at no cost to council and the quantity of paint collected is not included in the total of collected materials.

“Twenty-five marine flares were also surrendered, however this will likely be the last time council can accept marine flares along with small arms ammunition.

“The Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy offers a year round collection service for flares and small arms ammunition alleviating the need for residents to wait for council’s annual collection day.”

Cr Morrison said collection days would be increased to two per year with the next scheduled day due in December 2018.

“Council will continue to promote the marine flares and small arms ammunition drop-off service offered by the Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy Explosives Inspectorate so residents can be made aware of how to dispose of such items.”

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