Household chemicals

Throwing chemicals in your rubbish bin is dangerous. They may explode, catch fire, leak or mix with other chemicals, either in your bin or in the collection truck or sorting facility.

Pouring them down the drain may pollute the environment, harm animals and vegetation, contaminate our water supply and make rivers and beaches unsafe for swimming.

Instead, you can drop off many hazardous chemicals through Sustainability Victoria’s Detox your Home program.

Visit their website to:

• Register for an upcoming event
• Choose safer, non-toxic household chemicals
• Learn how to dispose of hazardous household chemicals
• Read about the storage and safe management of hazardous household chemicals 

For information on how to safely dispose of asbestos, visit our asbestos page or follow Victorian Government guidance on Asbestos in Victoria.