The Northern Tasmanian Waste Management Group is holding a free household hazardous waste drop off on the 27th and 28th of February.

The drop off collection is a registered service for all residents of northern Tasmania including the Break O Day, Dorset, George Town, Launceston, Meander Valley, Northern Midlands and West Tamar areas, for domestic quantities of household chemicals.

Only registered materials will be accepted for disposal.

The types of chemicals accepted include:

  • Solvents and household cleaners
  • Floor care products
  • Ammonia-based cleaners
  • Pesticides and herbicides
  • Poisons
  • Pool chemicals
  • Hobby chemicals
  • Acids and alkalis

Registration information

Date Location Registration process
8:00am – 5:00 pm

27 February 2016

50 Lamont Street, Invermay Call the City of Launceston Customer Service Centre on 6323 3000 or visit Council’s website.
8:30 am – 11:30 am

28 February 2016

3 Ellenor Street, Scottsdale Call the Dorset Council depot on 6352 6510
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

28 February 2016

Alveston Drive, Deloraine Call the Meander Valley Customer Service Centre on 6393 5300

Registrations close on Wednesday 24th February.