Detox Tips For Your Home

Detox Your Home

This is a free service provided by Sustainability Victoria for households to dispose of toxic, unwanted household chemicals. The next collection day is in Mordialloc on Saturday 14 March, 9 am - 2pm. Although a free service, registration is required.

https://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/You-and-your-home/Waste-and-recycling/Detox-your-home/Event-locations-and-registration

The following are some of the items that can be collected at a Detox Your Home event. For a full list see

https://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/You-and-Your-Home/Waste-and-recycling/Detox-your-home/Items-accepted-and-not-accepted

  • acids and alkalis
  • aerosol cans
  • cleaners
  • cooking oil
  • detergents
  • disinfectants
  • fire extinguishers
  • floor-care products and waxes
  • glues – water-based and solvents
  • nail polish and remover
  • paint stripper, thinner and turps
  • pharmaceuticals and cosmetics
  • rat poison
  • wood preservatives and finishes (oils and varnishes)
  • fertiliser
  • herbicides and weed killers
  • insect spray/pesticides
  • lawn mower fuel
  • pool chemicals
  • anti-freeze
  • car wax

Products you find around the home labelled with the following symbols will also be accepted: