Some items of rubbish should not be disposed of in your general, recycling or green waste bins. This includes common household products that, if disposed of incorrectly, can potentially harm the environment.
Available disposal sites of personal sharps items can be found at Find A Pharmacy.
Recycling in the Town
All Household Hazardous Waste listed below, including household chemicals and other hazardous items can be taken all year round to West Metro Recycling Centre.
The Town of Cambridge is a participating council with the West Metropolitan Regional Council, which means that residents have free access to the West Metro Recycling Centre.
Domestic quantities of up to 20 litres or 20 kilograms per material type will be accepted free of charge.
This is the current fee schedule for the West Metro Recycling Centre for all other accepted waste streams and the costs associated with them.
A-Z of hazardous products accepted
- Acids
- Aerosols
- Alkalis
- Compact fluorescent lights and tubes
- Cyanides
- Engine coolants and glycols
- Fire extinguishers (non-halon,red only)
- Flammable solids
- Flares
- General household chemicals (eg. cleaning products)
- Heavy metal compounds
- Gas cylinders (small household)
- Smoke detectors
- Mercury (eg. thermometers)
- Organic peroxides
- Paint
- PCB materials
- Pesticides
- Pool chemicals (eg. chlorine)
- Solvents
- Unknown chemicals (must be in a sealed, chemical resistant container)
For a fee, you can dispose of tyres and asbestos at West Metro Recycling Centre.
Visit our Asbestos page for detailed information on handling and disposal procedures.