A to Z of household chemical waste disposal

Safe chemical waste disposal is integral to the safety, health and well-being of our community and environment. Household and automotive chemical waste items such as unwanted batteries and gas cylinders should never be placed in your usual household waste disposal or recycling bins.

Recommended safe chemical waste disposal solutions

Safe chemical disposal options for most common household and everyday chemical items are listed in the table below. If you cannot find an appropriate chemical disposal solution for a particular product or item in the table, please make direct arrangements with a commercial waste service provider (charges may apply). A list of chemical disposal service providers is provided at the bottom of this page. Alternatively they can be found in the Yellow Pages.

Any business seeking to dispose of chemicals used for commercial or industrial purposes should contact a chemical collection service provider (download list at bottom of page or look in the Yellow Pages). The Victorian Waste Management Association (link opens new website) can also be contacted for assistance in chemical disposal and waste recycling.

Chemical disposal service providers

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