Sustainability Victoria, in partnership with local government, host chemical collection events across Victoria for households to safely dispose of chemicals.
You can attend as many events as you like, at any location. You must register for these collections online.
If you can't get to an event, it is important to safely store your old or unwanted household chemicals at home until you can dispose of them correctly. Find out how to safely store your chemicals.
View all upcoming collection points and register for a collection near you on the Detox your Home website.
The maximum acceptable weight or size of a single container is 20 kilograms or 20 litres.
There are some changes to what can be collected at Detox your Home events in 2025. The events now only collect highly hazardous household chemicals and items that can’t be collected through other schemes.
You must clearly and accurately label your items:
Cleaning
Cosmetics
Garden and pool
Garage
Hobby materials
Kitchen and camping
For more information on accepted items, visit the Detox your Home website.
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