Chemical Waste/Hazardous Collection in the City of Bayswater Council area
Household Chemical waste and hazardous materials include household cleaners, automotive products, garden chemicals, paints, thinners, adhesives, varnishes, pool cleaners, batteries and asbestos.
Household Chemical Waste/Hazardous Waste Collection services near you include:
Household Chemical Waste Collection
Frequency:
Twice a year, the next disposal day is 17 January 2009 at 15 Wright St Bayswater between 9am and 1pm.
Available to:
All Residential Properties
The chemicals that are collected include:
- Motor Oils
- Paint
- Batteries - dry cell or automotive
- Expired Gas Containers
- Computer Equipment
- Sharps/needles (only if in a rigid and sealed conainer)
- Fluorescent lights (tubes and CFLs)
- Garden herbicides and pesticides
- Solvents, acids, poisons
For further details, contact Environmental Health Section on 08 92720688.
What to do with other chemicals or hazardous waste
Asbestos: As asbestos is classed as a hazardous material it may only be disposed of at certain locations in Australia. To find out how to safely dispose of asbestos visit the asbestos section on this site.
Medicines: Old and unwanted medicines around the home are a household hazard and can be dangerous if taken when they are out-of-date, not prescribed for you or within reach of children. To find out how to safely dispose of unwanted and out-of-date medicines visit the medicine section on this site.
Farm chemicals: These can be disposed of through the ChemClear Program.
Sharps: Sharps must not be placed in your recycling bin or garbage bin. For health and safety reasons, please place your sharps in a secure and strong puncture resistant container, such as an Australian Standard Sharps container. You can dispose of this container at authorised collection points.
Ammunition and Flares: These should be taken to your local police station.
