Household chemical clean out

The household chemical clean out event provides Hastings and Napier residents with a safe and convenient way to dispose of hazardous chemical waste from their homes, gardens, and garages.

Date: Sunday 30 March 2025

How it works

• Book a time slot online here. Bookings are essential.
• List the household hazardous waste items you’ll be bringing on the day (this helps our team manage everything).
• Get an email back confirming your time slot and sharing the location.
• Save the date in your calendar.
• Turn up on time – if you arrive outside of your confirmed slot you may have to wait or be turned away (especially if it’s busy).

Note: We will only accept the hazardous goods you listed when booking. Please think carefully about what you want to get rid of and do a thorough check of your house/garage prior to registration.

Getting your items there safely 

Original packaging is preferred as it helps us recognise what you're bringing us. But generally:

• Containers should be in good condition - this means they should not have holes or be brittle. Lids must fit tightly.
• They must be transported upright and secured so that they can't fall over or leak.
• If you have a leaking container, put it into a bucket with a lid. Please remember to do this outside so that any fumes can disperse easily.
• Heavy-duty plastic bags may be acceptable for solid wastes. Please label the container clearly to help the person receiving the waste.
• If possible, it helps us if you can put all your household hazardous waste upright into cardboard boxes. This way, you not only protect your car from leaks, but it makes it much easier for us (all we need to do is lift out the box and you can be on your way!).

We will not be emptying chemicals onsite. This means we cannot return the container these products were delivered in.

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