Chemicals
Household chemicals including ammonia, bleach, brake fluid, chlorine, caustic soda, coolant, drain cleaner, fertiliser, poisons and oven cleaner are hazardous. Do not dispose of in household bins.
Disposal options
- Household quantities (20 litres) can be dropped off for free at:
- For commercial quantities contact a business that specialise in hazardous waste disposal such as:
Additional Information
- If unclear on the chemical type call the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) through Access Canberra Ph: 13 22 81.
- ICON Water draincare
Why?
Chemicals are damaging to the environment and do not belong in household bins. The Resource Management Stations are required to dispose of chemicals responsibly to minimise harm to people and the environment.
Related items
This may include acid; alkali; anti-freeze; corrosives; solvents; bleach; caustic soda; oven cleaner; auto transmission fluid; chlorine; pool chemicals; ammonia; drain cleaner; coolant; car radiator liquid; pesticides; herbicides; hobby chemicals; brake fluid; poison; household chemicals; garden chemicals; pool chemicals; acids; alkalis; hazardous waste; dye; fertiliser.