Locals with household and other chemicals lying around the house will have the chance to get rid of them this month.
Mildura Rural City Council is holding a Detox Your Home day where approved items can be disposed of for free at the Mildura Landfill.
The city says around 17-hundred litres of chemicals including flammables, oils and pesticides were collected and properly disposed of last year.
The following items can be dropped off:
Fuels and flammable liquids – turpentine, methylated spirits, petrol, kerosene, diesel, paint thinners.
Garden – herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers, pool chemicals, poisons.
Household – cleaners, bleach, ammonia, oven cleaner, solvents, cooking oil, cosmetics, fire extinguishers.
Car – wax, transmission fluid, body filler, brake fluid.
Residents intending to participate in Detox your Home need to register first by visiting detoxmildura2023.eventbrite.com.au
For a full list of accepted items visit sustainability.vic.gov.au/accepteditems
The day is happening on Saturday September 16, 9:30am to 12:30pm.
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