Tuesday, 11 July 2017

Find out how to Detox Your Home when the Andrews Labor Government’s latest mobile chemical collection next visits Gippsland at the following locations, dates and times.

Wonthaggi Wonthaggi Transfer Station, 180 Cameron Street, Wonthaggi, 3995 12/08/2017 10am to 12pm
Bairnsdale East Gippsland Livestock Exchange, Saleyard Road, Bairnsdale 28/10/2017 10am to 2pm
Morwell Council Corporate Headquarters (carpark), 141 Commercial Road, Morwell, 3840 17/02/2018 10am to 1pm
Pakenham Council Depot, 18 Purton Road, Pakenham, 3810 21/04/2018 10am to2pm Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Harriet Shing, encouraged locals to take advantage of the service enabling the safe disposal of potentially toxic household chemicals.

Research from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission found almost 2,500 children were admitted to hospital each year due to poisoning, with chemical cleaners, detergent, bleach and nail polish removers the most common culprits.

Safe storage is vital, and disposing of any chemicals that are unnecessary and out of date can help protect families.

Harriet Shing said there were now 31 annual mobile collections across Victoria to give even more people access to this popular service. Trained chemical experts manage these mobile collections to ensure all items are handled and disposed of safely.

To view the latest schedule for mobile collections (up to June 2018) and information on what products can be disposed of go to www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/services-and-advice/households/waste-and-recycling/detox-your-home

Commonly disposed-of items such as paint and fluorescent light bulbs can be dropped off year-round at one of the 30 permanent drop-off sites across Victoria.

Quotes attributable to Member for Eastern Victoria Region, Harriet Shing:

“Regular clear-outs to minimise the potentially dangerous chemicals kept in the home are a great idea, but it’s vital to dispose of them properly.

“Protect the health of your family and the environment by taking advantage of this great service.”