Where can I dispose of my Hazardous Household Waste? The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) offers free disposal of hazardous household wastes at the cnr Magazine Rd and Henschke St, Dry Creek on the first Tuesday of every month from 9am - 12 noon, or sometimes offer disposal on additional dates which can be obtained by ringing the EPA on tel. 8204 2004. (They are closed on public holidays).

What will the EPA accept? Pesticides/insecticides/herbicides, pharmaceuticals, solvents eg. thinners, acids/alkalis, paints, varnishes and stains, photographic chemicals, motor oil, pool chemicals, batteries - nickel/cadmium, mercury, lithium, lead/acid only, unknown wastes, fuels eg. petrol, kerosene, diesel, How to store and transport Hazardous Waste. Store chemicals in a safe, cool and dry place away from children and pets until collection day. Keep the product in the original container with the label intact and if the original container is broken, place it in a second container of like material (glass for corrosives, metal for flammables). Bring unwanted chemicals to the facility neatly arranged in sturdy boxes. Boxes should be packed with newspaper to prevent breakages. Do not transport chemicals in the passenger compartment of your vehicle, put them in the boot. No amount is too small or too large