Hazardous Waste Disposal

Did you know that hazardous waste can pose serious fire and safety risks and should never be placed in kerbside bins? Items such as batteries (especially lithium‑ion), aerosols, e‑waste, paints, chemicals and motor oils must be disposed of at designated drop‑off points.

Not sure how to dispose of hazardous items safely? Check out available options below, or head to Recycle Right for easy-to-follow advice and local drop-off locations.

Recycle Right

Syringes

If you find a discarded needle or syringe in a public place:
  1. Do not touch or pick up the item
  2. Keep children, other people and animals away where it is safe to do so
  3. Note the exact location and a nearby landmark
  4. Report the needle or syringe to the Town here

If you or someone you know has been injured with a syringe or needle, wash the puncture area gently with soap and running water and obtain prompt medical advice.

You are not required to remove the item. Do not put yourself at risk to take a photograph or obtain more information.

For guidance on handling found syringes safely, visit the Healthy WA website.

Paint

  • Consider if the paint could be given to a friend
  • All paint types can be dropped at your local Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) facility. Paint stripper, thinner and empty tins can also be recycled here
  • Paintback has 18 WA drop-off points and will accept up to 100 litres of paint stored in up to 20-litre containers per person, per visit. Contact Paintback on 1800 390 380 or visit paintback.com.au

Aerosols

  • Aerosols (empty or otherwise) can be taken to your local HHW facility for free

Cylinders

  • Most gas bottles and cylinders can be refilled, so take them back to the supplier or any of the SWAP‘n’GO participants for a recharge
  • You can return gas bottles and cylinders to a local HHW facility. Many portable gas suppliers will also dispose of the bottles/cylinders
  • Automotive LPG cylinders and large household cylinders should be returned to the supplier, as they are not accepted at most HHW facilities

Motor oil

  • Up to 5L of motor oil (inside its original container) can be collected each week. Place sealed containers on the ground next to your bin at your regular collection time. Frequent and commercial quantities can be refused.

E-waste (including batteries)

  • If still functional, electronics can be donated to op shops and other charities
  • For non-functioning electronics, check out our E-waste page

E-waste, household hazardous waste and materials fit for reuse and recycling can be disposed of at the Mindarie Regional Council Facility in Tamala Park. Fees may apply. Call 9306 6303 or visit mrc.wa.gov.au for more information.

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Days

You can also take your hazardous items to the Town's Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Days. The 2026 events will run at the depot (218 Planet Street, Welshpool) from 9am-1pm on:

  • Saturday 6 June

  • Saturday 31 October

You will be required to show proof of your residency within the Town to access this free service.

Accepted items:

  • Asbestos products (no more than six sheets. Only accepted if wrapped in black plastic and sealed)
  • Pesticides and herbicides
  • Paints and solvents
  • Fluorescent globes and tubes (max. 10)
  • LED globes
  • Motor and cooking oil (max. 20L)
  • All batteries
  • Smoke detectors
  • Gas bottles
  • Heavy metals (e.g. mercury)
  • Aerosol cans
  • E-waste

Please note:

  • Any commercial quantities of hazardous waste will be refused at the discretion of the Town.
  • Any unidentifiable poisons/chemicals will be checked by the qualified technician on site on the day. Ensure all poison containers are not corroded and are in safe condition prior to transporting them. Commercial quantities will not be accepted.

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