Locals are being urged to make the most of ‘Detox your Home’ – a safe, free and easy-to-use service that allows you to dispose of common household chemicals on Saturday 31 October.
The free household chemical collection service is coming to the Mildura Landfill on Saturday 31 October from 10am to 1pm.
Mildura Rural City Council in partnership with Sustainability Victoria, is encouraging residents to take the opportunity to get rid of unwanted – and potentially dangerous – items like pesticides, detergents and weed killers.
“Household chemicals can be dangerous,” explained Environmental Sustainability Portfolio Councillor Judi Harris.
“They can harm animals and contaminate drinking water, add extra fuel to a house fire, release toxic fumes and pollute the environment for future generations, which is why residents should take advantage of the free Detox your Home service to safely dispose of unwanted items.”
Cr Harris warned residents against putting chemicals out with the regular rubbish collection where they could explode, ignite, leak or mix with other chemicals. She also cautioned against pouring them down the drain where they could pollute waterways, harming animals and vegetation, contaminating the drinking water supply and making rivers and beaches unsafe for swimming.
“The good news is you can reduce the risk of poisoning, environmental pollution and bushfire hazards, as well as improve recycling rates, by dropping off unwanted chemicals at Mildura’s Detox your Home mobile collection,” Cr Harris said.
“Do the right thing for your loved ones and your environment and Detox your Home. It’s easy and it’s free.”
Detox your Home is administered by Sustainability Victoria in partnership with local councils across the state. The products collected are recycled for recovery and diverted from landfill.
Residents can bring as many of the following products, so long as each container is less than 20 litres or 20 kilograms to the Mildura landfill between 10am and 1pm on Saturday 31 October.
*These household items can be recycled at Mildura Landfill at any time.