Dispose of toxic household items (Detox Your Home)

• If an event is postponed or cancelled

  If circumstances change, we will email updated information to the people who have registered.
  
  If the event you’ve registered for is rescheduled, you will automatically be booked for the new date at the same time. If you cannot attend it, please cancel your booking, so it can be available for another person.

• COVIDSafe guidelines

  If you’re feeling unwell, please stay home.
  
  When going to the event, follow the public health measures that are in place. For example, wear a face covering if required. For more information, visit the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Victoria website.

• Prepare for the event

  Before the event

  Ensure you pack only items accepted at Detox Your Home events.

  The maximum acceptable weight or size of a single container is 20 kilograms or 20 litres.

  Decanting is not permitted on site, so bring chemicals in disposable containers that you can leave with us.

  You must clearly and accurately label your items:

  • use the original packaging if possible, if not, write the contents clearly using a permanent marker
  • decanting is not permitted on site, so bring chemicals in disposable containers
  • if you’re unsure of the contents, label them ‘unknown’.

  Put your items in your empty car boot or vehicle tray.

  Read our tips to safely handle toxic chemicals.
  

  At the event

  There will be signs and directions for you to follow as you drive in.

  You’ll need to check in. If you cannot use the QR code, our staff will help you check in using the paper form.
  
  Stay in your car. You won’t need to unload anything yourself. Our trained staff and qualified chemists will unload everything for you.

  Generally the wait time is less than 10 minutes.
  

• What happens to chemicals after you drop them off

  Toxic chemicals dropped off at a Detox Your Home event are immediately sorted by qualified chemists. They’re placed in sealed drums and transported to a specialist waste treatment facility.

  Every effort is made to recycle chemicals or use them for other purposes. Some chemicals are used to create energy.

  As a last resort, a small amount of chemicals will be stored in secure landfills in accordance with the Environmental Protection Authority Victoria’s requirements.