Logan residents will be able to freely dispose of up to 10 litres of select household chemicals at a special drop-off day next month.
The city’s environment chair, councillor Jon Raven, said it was important residents correctly disposed of unwanted chemical waste from their homes.
“Incorrectly disposed of waste can cause health issues, impact the environment and spark fires in bins and garbage trucks,” Cr Raven said.
“Now is the time to clean out the garage and shed and take your household chemicals along to our Carbrook and Logan Village facilities next month.”
The following materials can be disposted of at the Carbrook and Logan Village waste and recycling facilities:
- solvents,
- water-based paints,
- pesticides,
- arsenic-based materials,
- photographic solutions,
- pharmaceuticals,
- acids,
- alkalis,
- pool chlorine,
- petrol,
- full or empty domestic fire extinguishers,
- butane gas cartridges,
- helium cannisters and cylinders,
- oily water, and
- engine coolant.
Household chemicals will be accepted from 8am to 4pm on Saturday 3 February.
Containers need to be sealed, in good condition and not leaking to be disposed.
Commercial quantities and unspecified materials will not be accepted.
Up to 100 litres of paint can be taken to council’s waste facilities at any time.
Another chemical drop-off day is also planned for 8am to 4pm on Saturday 4 May at the Greenbank and Beenleigh waste and recycling facilities.
For more details visit logan.qld.gov.au/waste/paint-and-chemical-disposal
