Substances that are potentially dangerous to health or the environment, or can cause damage to property, are considered to be hazardous and require proper disposal. This includes waste oil, petrol, lead-based paint and marine anti-fouling paint, corrosive fluids, pool chemicals, gardening sprays, various cleaners, batteries and gas cylinders.
Find out about the mobile collection service, which visits the North Shore four times a year, and how to transport hazardous waste safely. Consider our suggestions for healthy alternatives to hazardous substances around the home, what to do with unwanted paint, and where hazardous waste goes.
