Household chemicals and pesticides such as bleach, weed killers, cleaning products, and fire extinguishers cannot be put in rubbish bins or poured down the drain.
Join the 2024 Knox Detox Your Home event on Sunday 19 May and the council will help residents dispose of these items safely and easily without harming your health, pets, or the environment.
Hosted in conjunction with Sustainability Victoria, the event will take place at the Knox Operations Centre, 14 Henderson Road, Knoxfield, from 9am to 4pm.
The council will collect and help get rid of tricky items including:
Acids and alkalis Aerosol cans (empty cans go in household recycling)
Anti-freeze, brake fluid, car body filler, car wax cleaners – ammonia-based
Cooking oil
Coolant
Detergents, disinfectants and drain cleaners
Fertiliser
Fire extinguishers
Floor-care products and waxes
Fuels – petrol, diesel, kerosene, others
Glues – water-based and solvents
Herbicides and weed killers
Insect spray and pesticides
Nail polish and remover
Cosmetics
Oven cleaner
Thinners, turps, and paint stripper
Pool chemicals
Rat poison
Solvents
Transmission fluid
Wood preservatives and finishes (oils and varnish)
In addition to the above, this year, the council is trialing the collection of household and car batteries, expandable Styrofoam, and vapes so, bring these along too.
See the Knox City Council’s website for a full list of accepted items being collected.
Bookings for this event are essential at the following website, eventbrite.com.au/e/detox-your-home-knox-registration-767981903547
Once you have reserved your spot, gather all your items, place them in your car boot, drive to the Operations Centre and, and drop them off.
Please note:
This service is for household chemicals only.
Paint cannot be disposed of at this event.
Find a Paintback drop-off location.
For more information visit our website or contact the council’s Waste Team on 9298 8000 or talkingrubbish@knox.vic.gov.au
