General News
30 January, 2022
Detox your home
IF you’re moving house, clearing out the shed, or just want to make your home safer, then Detox Your Home Day is a great way to dispose of dangerous chemicals for free.
IF you’re moving house, clearing out the shed, or just want to make your home safer, then Detox Your Home Day is a great way to dispose of dangerous chemicals for free.
Ararat Rural City Council are again partnering with Sustainability Victoria to deliver Detox Your Home Day.
Household chemicals can be dangerous if left around the home – posing risks to children and pets.
Council CEO Tim Harrison said Detox Your Home Day is a free and convenient service for householders (only) to safely dispose of unwanted toxic chemicals stored around the home.
“Toxic household chemicals, including cleaning products, pool chemicals, pesticides, weed killer, and garage items such as kerosene and brake fluid can be safely disposed of for free.
“In addition to the harm these items pose to family members, they can also add extra fuel to a fire in and around the home,” Dr Harrison said.
Ararat’s event will be held on Saturday 19 March 2022 between 1:30pm – 3.30pm at the Ararat Transfer Station, Surface Hill Road, Ararat.
Registration for the event is essential.
Keeping safety in mind, the event is now drive-through (no walk-ins) and contactless, supported by COVID Safe settings.
To register go to: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/detox-your-home-ararat-registration-225023279687
“With the event just over six weeks away, it’s a great opportunity to start cleaning up around the home now, so you can take advantage of the opportunity to dispose of these unwanted items for free.” Dr Harrison said.
What to do on the day:
Clearly and accurately label your items, if unsure of the contents, label them ‘unknown’
Put your items safely in your vehicle – in the empty boot of your car or ute tray
Bring your order number (from your registration)
Drive in and follow the event signage and directions
Stay in your car – you will check in via the QR Code, and the Detox Your Home crew will do the rest
Follow all public health measures in place at the time of the event, including wearing a mask and staying home if you feel unwell
The service does not accept paint, fluorescent lights and household batteries – Ararat Transfer Station provides a free drop-off facility for these items, just ask transfer station staff for directions to the drop off points.
For a full list of accepted items please go to: https://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/recycling-and-reducing-waste/at-home/dispose-of-household-chemicals-detox-your-home/items-accepted-at-detox-your-home-events
The maximum acceptable weight or size for any single container is 20 kilograms or 20 litres. Decanting of products is not permitted.