Hazardous Household Waste Collection Days

TasWaste South is holding two household hazardous waste collection days in March 2025.

This is a great chance for residents of southern Tasmania to safely get rid of their household and garden chemicals for free.

During the weekend residents can dispose of those household chemicals which cannot be send to waste transfer stations or disposed of in household bins.

By participating in the household hazardous waste collections, southern Tasmanian householders can help create a cleaner and safer home and a more sustainable future.

THE COLLECTION DAYS ARE:

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • Yes. The collections are free. No charge.

    This  TasWaste South initiative is funded by the Tasmanian Government through the Tasmanian Waste and Resource Recovery Board.

  • 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

  • Saturday 1 March 2025: Pontville Park, 244 Brighton Road, Pontville, Thompson Oval Carpark, 9am - 4pm

    Sunday 2 March 2025: Barretta Waste and Recycling Centre, 1922 Channel Highway, Barretta, 9am - 4pm

    You can only drop off material between 9am and 4pm. For safety reasons, no early or late drop-offs will be accepted.

    You can go to either collection. You do not have to live in that municipality.

  • This is a trial run to find out how much demand there is. We recommend you take advantage of it. We may run further collections in the future, depending on demand.

  • Flammable, toxic, explosive, or corrosive chemicals used in and around your home. This includes bleach, cleaning solvents, garden and pool chemicals.

  • Yes.

    • Per container: 20 kg / 20 L

    • Per customer: 100 kg / 100 L

    • 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

    • For high-risk chemicals (such as DDT and mercury) please contact us to discuss options.

  • Yes. The batteries will be sent for recycling. The toxic material will be disposed of safely.

    • Motor oil

    • Asbestos

    • Pharmaceuticals

    • Fire extinguishers

    • Ammunition and explosives

    • Bulk agriculture products

    • Chemicals from commercial businesses

  • 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.

  • Check if your waste transfer stations accepts unwanted paint. You can also find a drop-off location through the Paintback  website.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • You can contact Tegan at TasWaste South to find out more on

    Email admin@taswastesouth.tas.gov.au

    Phone 0477 844 249