Household Hazardous Waste Temporary Collection Days

There are a number of hazardous items in your home which must not go in your kerbside collection bins. Safely dispose of your unwanted household chemicals and hazardous materials for free at one of the following Household Hazardous Waste Temporary Collection Days.

You do not need to be a resident of the Local Government hosting the Temporary Collection Day to be able to drop off your HHW.

Upcoming Temporary Collection Days

None Currently Scheduled

What can be disposed of at these Temporary Collection Days?

ACCEPTED MATERIALS:

Acids and alkalis
Aerosols
Batteries (household)
Engine coolants and glycols
Fire extinguishers - Non halon (red) only
Flammables
Flares
Fluorescent lamps and tubes (CFLs)
Gas cylinders (small household)
Household chemicals (e.g. cleaners)
Paint
Pesticides/herbicides
Poisons/toxics
Pool chemicals
Smoke detectors
Unknown chemicals must be in sealed, chemical resistant containers.

Only domestic waste will be accepted. Limit 20kg or litres per material type.

MATERIALS NOT ACCEPTED:

Asbestos
Commercial, business or industrial waste
Electronic waste
EPIRBs and PLBs
Explosives, ammunition and firearms
Fire extinguishers - Halon (yellow)
Medications and pharmaceuticals
Mobile phones
Motor oil and cooking oil
Printer cartridges/toners
Sharps and needles
Tyres

For more information on the Household Hazardous Waste Temporary Collection Days, contact the MWAC Project Coordinator or phone WALGA on (08) 9213 2000.