Unwanted chemicals may harm the environment when you pour them down the sink or put them in the rubbish bin. Sustainability Victoria's Detox Your Home events are licensed to accept toxic chemicals and are staffed by trained specialist chemists so you can dispose of chemicals safely.
Detox Your Home events
Around 40 pop-up events are hosted around Victoria each year in partnership with local councils.
Events in the Macedon Ranges will be listed below as dates are confirmed.
You can find other Detox Your Home events on the Sustainability Victoria Website.
Which items are accepted?
Sustainability Victoria has a detailed list that helps you figure out what's accepted and what's not at Detox Your Home events.
An example of chemicals accepted include: acid and alkalis, cleaners, cooking oil, detergents, disinfectants, paint stripper, thinner, turps, rat poison, fertiliser, insect spray and some fuels.
An example of items not accepted are: ammunition, asbestos, batteries, business or commercial quantities of chemicals, lights, gas cylinders, medical waste, motor oil and paint.