FREE Household Hazardous Waste drop-off days!
More dates and locations coming soon
TasWaste South’s household hazardous waste collection days are a great chance for residents of southern Tasmania to safely dispose of their household and garden chemicals, which cannot be sent to waste transfer stations or disposed of in household bins. These days are scheduled in and around Hobart and Southern Tasmania every year for free.
We will announce and publicise more of these days soon.
If you are looking for information on household hazardous waste collection in northern Tasmania visit Circular North, or for north-west Tasmania visit the Cradle Coast Waste Management Group.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The following people can use this free service.
Residents and householders in southern Tasmania.
Retired farmers with old stock.
Customers from newly acquired holdings with chemicals left behind.
The following are not eligible to take part:
businesses
schools
community groups.
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It’s simple. Just bring your domestic household or garden chemicals to a nominated location during collection times.
A qualified chemist will assess your chemicals to ensure they can be accepted then safely dispose of them - free of charge.
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You can only drop off material between the advertised times. For safety reasons, no early or late drop-offs will be accepted.
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No. The collection is free. No charge.
This TasWaste South initiative is funded by the Tasmanian Government through the Tasmanian Waste and Resource Recovery Board.
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Tasmanian residents can attend any of our collection days. You do not have to live in that municipality.
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Flammable, toxic, explosive, or corrosive chemicals used in and around your home. This includes bleach, cleaning solvents, garden and pool chemicals.
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Yes.
Per container: 20 kg / 20 L
Per customer: 100 kg / 100 L
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Solvents and household cleaners
Floor care products
Ammonia-based cleaners
Pesticides and herbicides
Vapes
Poisons
Pool chemicals
Hobby chemicals
Acids and alkalis
Farm vet chemicals
Expired fuel (please note that we cannot decant fuel onsite, so it must be surrendered in a container that cannot be returned)
For high-risk chemicals (such as DDT and mercury) please contact us to discuss options.
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Yes. The batteries will be sent for recycling. The toxic material will be disposed of safely.
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Motor oil
Asbestos
Pharmaceuticals
Fire extinguishers
Ammunition and explosives
Bulk agriculture products
Chemicals from commercial businesses
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There are existing processes for their disposal. Speak to your local council to find out more. Tasmanian Fire Service Fire can help with extinguishers through TasFire Equipment.
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Check if your waste transfer stations accepts unwanted paint. You can also find a drop-off location through the Paintback website.
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Some chemicals can cause fires in bins and garbage trucks if put into public or kerbside collection. Some chemicals can harm our waterways if poured down the drain.
Improper disposal can harm workers, residents and the environment.Even small amounts of improperly discarded hazardous waste can contaminate large volumes of otherwise recyclable materials, which wastes valuable resources.
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This initiative is about household waste because it is harder for householders to safely dispose of hazardous waste. Schools and businesses tend to have procedures to dispose of these materials.
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Please follow these guidelines:
Ensure lids are fitted tightly.
Place containers on a tray or in a bucket so they do not spill and are contained if they do.
Double wrap containers in plastic bags to stop leaks.
Secure taps on drums so they do not break off.
Transport corrosive chemicals (such as battery acid) and oxidising agents (such as peroxide) separate from other materials.
If possible, keep chemicals in their original containers.
If possible, transport chemicals in a trailer or the back of a ute.
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You can contact Tegan at TasWaste South to find out more on
Email admin@taswastesouth.tas.gov.au
Phone 0477 844 249
