Hazardous Waste

There are certain types of waste which should not to be placed in your general rubbish, recycling and green waste bins.

These waste types include household hazardous waste (HHW) and e-waste.

Dispose of these waste types at one of the nearby waste stations or other designated locations.  Check the A-Z of hazardous waste below to see which sites accept hazardous or e-waste.

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)

HHW products can cause harm to the environment and personal health, therefore knowing the right way to dispose of this waste is very important.

Because of the dangerous properties of HHW it must not be disposed of in your green waste, recycling, general rubbish or bulk verge collections.

Some HHW items can be recycled if disposed of correctly.

E-Waste

E-waste items should be disposed of at a waste collection centre. Items such as phones, computers and electrical goods should be sent to special facilities where the components can be separated and recycled or disposed of safely.

A to Z of Hazardous Waste

See where you can dispose of household hazardous and e-waste.

Please note - a maximum of 20 litres or 20 kilograms (or combination of both) per visit applies for disposals at Tamala Park, Balcatta Recycle and Brockway Transfer Station.

Transporting HHW

There are a range of safety precautions you should take when transporting chemicals:

• keep chemicals in their original containers;
• ensure lids are tightly fitted;
• place containers of liquids in a tray or plastic bucket so that they do not spill or fall;
• pack powders and solids securely;
• keep corrosive chemicals, such as battery acid, away from poisons;
• keep oxidising agents, such as peroxide, away from all other materials;
• protect taps on drums so that the tap does not break off;
• travel with your car windows down if carrying flammable or orodous materials; and
• double-wrap old liquid containers in plastic bag to prevent leaking.

For more information about types of waste contact us.