Sustainability Victoria is focused on your health and safety.

Detox your Home collection days have been postponed due to the nature and logistics of the event and the challenges posed by current circumstances in Victoria.

Here’s how to store unwanted household chemicals until you can safely dispose of them. Correct storage will help to keep your family, pets and the environment safe.

Information regarding future Detox your Home events will be available on this page.

Items accepted and not accepted

Before attending a Detox your home event it is important that you check which toxic household chemicals are accepted at these events.

To find out more, view our Items accepted and not accepted at Detox your home events page.

How much you can drop off at a Detox your home event

There is no limit on the volume of materials you drop-off, however the maximum acceptable weight or size of any single container is 20 kilograms or 20 litres.

Decanting is not permitted so bring chemicals in disposal containers.

Event safety

Events may be cancelled if there are significant safety risks.

If a Code Red Fire Danger Rating has been declared in the area on collection day, the event will be cancelled.

For fire warnings call the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667 or visit the Country Fire Authority website.