Published on 29 October 2024
Time to clean out the garden shed and workshop, laundry and craft cupboards!
If you’ve got old or unwanted household and garden chemicals stored at home, bring them along for safe disposal.
Bring any of these items along for safe disposal:
Solvents and household cleaners Floor care products Ammonia-based cleaners Pesticides and herbicides Poisons Pool chemicals Hobby chemicals Acids and alkalisPack items in a sturdy box for transport in the boot of your car or ute tray. Make sure individual containers are no larger than 20 kilograms or 20 litres in size.
NOTE: the following items are NOT included in this free special service - motor oil, asbestos, pharmaceuticals, farm vet chemicals, fire extinguishers, ammunition and explosives, and chemicals from commercial businesses. Contact council customer service for disposal advice for these items.
When: Saturday 30 November 2024
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Where: Burnie Waste Management Centre, 289 Mooreville Road, Burnie
Can’t make it on the day? Talk with a neighbour or friend to arrange shared delivery.
For safety reasons, early and late drop-offs cannot be accepted.
This event is open to all households within the Cradle Coast region. Thank you for being a good sort and helping to keep hazardous waste out of landfill and kerbside recycling. These Household Hazardous Waste events are supported by the Cradle Coast Waste Management Group waste levy. Visit rethink waste for more details.