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What are Hazardous Wastes?

Hazardous wastes are substances that can harm the environment, and affect the health of people and animals. Hazardous wastes are harmful because they are:

Explosive, flammable, reactive, toxic, corrosive or infectious

Hazardous wastes are produced by factories, users of toxic products, (such as people who use cleaning products and chemicals) and even households. Potentially hazardous wastes are about 1% of household rubbish bags and transfer station waste, but even though this is only a tiny amount, it can still cause problems.

CHBDC provides a Hazardous Waste collection service once a year. Hazardous Waste collection (HazMobile) is an opportunity for residents to dispose of household and garden chemicals, used batteries, old gas bottles and other hazardous items safely for FREE.

FREE Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day 2024

We are holding a FREE Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day with our HazMobile, so hazardous waste can be disposed of safely, in a way that
protects our people and the environment. You can’t throw these chemicals out with your weekly rubbish or recycling, but you can dispose of them
for FREE at Waipukurau Racecourse (218 Racecourse Road) on Sunday 28 July 2024.

Bookings: 

Simply pre-book your time slot between 9 am and 4 pm on 28 July and show up on the day to drop off your hazardous waste at Waipukurau Racecourse. The online booking system goes live on Thursday 11 July. Book your spot here Booking link 

A list of acceptable hazardous materials (household only) on 28 July:

Once you have made your booking, show up on the day to drop off your hazardous waste at Waipukurau Racecourse.

The following hazardous materals are allowed:

• Paints, solvents, and paint strippers
• Wood preservatives
• Glues and resins
• Aerosol spray cans
• All types of garden chemicals, including pesticides, herbicides, and fertilisers
• Petrol, oil and diesel
• Car care products
• All types of cleaners including toilet and drain cleaners, oven cleaners, bleaches, and disinfectants.
• Pool chemicals
• Furniture/shoe polish
• All types of batteries, including car and boat batteries and rechargeable batteries
• Gas cylinders.

Please note the events is open to individuals only and not the following:
• Commercial (quantities) of hazardous waste, School, or laboratory chemicals (they present a high risk when combined with other accepted chemicals during both collection and transportation)
• Asbestos
• Lead-based paint scrapings
• Electronic waste
• Whiteware
• Tyres
• Medical waste