Toxic household chemicals, such as cleaning products, pool chemicals and pesticides can be safely disposed of for free at Sustainability Victoria's Detox Your Home events, in partnership with local councils. Collected items are recovered for reuse or safely disposed of.
With community safety in mind, Detox Your Home events are drive-through (no walk-ins) and contactless.
This service is for household chemicals only.
The following items are accepted:
- Acids and alkalis
- Aerosol cans (empty cans go in household recycling)
- Anti-freeze, Brake fluid, transmission fluid
- Cleaners – ammonia based
- Coolant
- Disinfectants and drain cleaners
- Fertiliser
- Fuels – petrol, diesel, kerosene, other
- Glues – water-based and solvents
- Herbicides and weed killers
- Insect spray and pesticides
- Nail polish remover
- Oven cleaner
- Pool chemicals
- Rat poison
- Solvents
- Thinners, turps and paint stripper
- Wood preservatives and finishes (oils and varnish)
When
15 February 2025, 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Where
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City of Greater Geelong Corio Operations Centre
Wadawurrung Country, 299 Anakie Rd, Lovely Banks (Opposite Leisuretime)
Cost
Contact
Email:
[email protected]
Associated organisation:
Sustainability Victoria
Website:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/detox-your-home-corio-registration-1078940452939
This is a public events calendar and some listings have been submitted by third party providers.
Not all events listed are sponsored by the City of Greater Geelong.