Before attending a Detox Your Home event it is important that you check which toxic household chemicals are accepted at these events.
Accepted items
Home
- acids and alkalis 1
- aerosol cans 2
- cleaners – ammonia based 3
- cooking oil
- detergents
- disinfectants
- fire extinguishers
- floor-care products and waxes
- glues – water-based and solvents
- nail polish and remover
- paint stripper, thinner and turps
- pharmaceuticals and cosmetics 4
- photographic chemicals
- rat poison
- wood preservatives and finishes (oils and varnishes)
Garden and pool
- fertiliser
- herbicides and weed killers
- insect spray/pesticides
- lawn mower fuel
- pool chemicals 5
Garage
- anti-freeze
- brake fluid
- car body filler
- car wax
- coolant
- fuels – petrol, diesel, kerosene, other
- transmission fluid
Products you find around your home labelled with the following symbols will also be accepted:
1 Includes spirit of salt, bleach, vinegar and rust remover
2 Includes gas canisters / aerosols. Empty cans can be placed in your household recycling bin
3 Includes oven, drain, shower and glass cleaners
4 Medicines can be disposed of safely at your local pharmacy via the Returned Unused Medicines (RUM) project