Time to detox your home

Published on 13 February 2020

Gannawarra Shire residents needing to rid their home of unused household chemicals will have their chance next month when the Kerang Transfer Station hosts Sustainability Victoria’s Detox Your Home program.

Residents will be able to dispose of a range of items during this session, occurring on Saturday, 14 March from 12 noon to 2pm.

“Household chemicals can be dangerous. They can harm your family and your pets, add extra fuel to a house fire, release toxic fumes and pollute the environment for future generations,” Mayor Lorraine Learmonth said.

“This free service is for households only. Chemicals used for farm, commercial or industrial processes will not be accepted. Businesses should use a commercial waste disposal company.”

A variety of items will be accepted for collection. These include brake fluid, cooking oil, fertiliser, fuel, glue, herbicides, pool chemicals, rat poison, solvents and transmission fluid.

Items that will not be accepted for collection include ammunition or firearms, asbestos, chemicals used by businesses and farms, gas bottles, motor oil and paint.

“There is no limit on the volume of materials you drop-off, however the maximum acceptable weight or size of any single container is 20 kilograms or 20 litres,” Mayor Learmonth said.

“Decanting is not permitted, so please bring chemicals in disposal containers.”

For more information, including a full list of items that can and cannot be accepted, please visit www.gsc.vic.gov.au/detox