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Household chemicals and hazardous waste
Get tips and advice on how to safely use, store and dispose of unwanted household chemicals and domestic hazardous waste. Read on to find out how to safely manage and dispose of chemicals, paint, solvents, thinners, oil and fuels.
Household chemicals
We use chemicals at home every day: from fuels and cleaners to pool chemicals and garden sprays. They are very useful but can be harmf ..
Solvents & thinners
Solvents and thinners include things like turpentine, kerosene and mineral spirits. Solvents and thinners have an almost unlimited she ..
Stop and think about where that paint goes
With the projected increase in painting activity as part of the rebuild of Christchurch, it is important to consider how you dispose o ..
Used oil, petrol & diesel
Petrol, diesel and oil are some of the most common hazardous substances we encounter. They fuel our vehicles, homes and businesses. W ..
Hazardous substances at home
Find out about hazardous substances around the home and how to manage them safely and carefully, so that they don't impact on our envi ..
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What is hazardous waste?
Someone has spilled oil/trade waste/paint onto the road/gutter. Who deals with it?