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Waikato District Council - Te Kaunihera aa Takiwaa o Waikato

Do you have unused chemicals or old oil hanging around at home you need to get rid of? Be on the lookout for a hazardous waste collection near you!

We will be holding one-off collections throughout our communities to provide residents with convenient and accessible options to dispose of hazardous waste.

The goal is to prevent potential health hazards, environmental pollution, and illegal dumping, recover valuable resources through recycling, and promote responsible waste management practices within the community. 

Where?

We have a large district and not all drop-off locations will suit everyone. Please be patient - it will take some time, but we are working hard to hold these events in all corners of the district.

Upcoming events

Please click into each event to confirm what can be dropped-off as each event may differ in what can or can't be collected.

Registration is essential

Events have limited capacity so book in quickly, drive-up's will not be allowed. Only those registered will be communicated the location of the event.

Hazardous waste drop-off - Tuakau

Location: To be advised, Tuakau
Date:

We have partnered with ChemCollect to host a free household hazardous Waste drop-off on Saturday 2 November from 9.30am to 1.30pm in Tuakau.

Items that WILL be accepted:

  • Household: cleaners, poisons, solvents, and batteries
  • Automotive waste: antifreeze, brake fluids, fuel, motor oil and batteries
  • Herbicides, fungicides and insecticides
  • Pool chemicals: chlorine
  • Paint


Items that WON'T be accepted:

  • Asbestos
  • Cooking oil
  • Electronic waste, including mobile phones
  • Explosives or ammunition
  • Fertilizers
  • Light bulbs
  • LPG gas cylinders
  • Pharmaceuticals


Register

Registration is essential, drive-up's will not be allowed.

Only those registered will be communicated the location of the event.

Tuakau drop-off: Register now!

Past events

Hazardous waste drop-off - Tuakau

Location: To be advised, Tuakau
Date:

We have partnered with ChemCollect to host a free household hazardous Waste drop-off on Saturday 2 November from 9.30am to 1.30pm in Tuakau.

Items that WILL be accepted:

  • Household: cleaners, poisons, solvents, and batteries
  • Automotive waste: antifreeze, brake fluids, fuel, motor oil and batteries
  • Herbicides, fungicides and insecticides
  • Pool chemicals: chlorine
  • Paint


Items that WON'T be accepted:

  • Asbestos
  • Cooking oil
  • Electronic waste, including mobile phones
  • Explosives or ammunition
  • Fertilizers
  • Light bulbs
  • LPG gas cylinders
  • Pharmaceuticals


Register

Registration is essential, drive-up's will not be allowed.

Only those registered will be communicated the location of the event.

Tuakau drop-off: Register now!

 
FAQs

Is there a cost?

No, funding from by Ministry for the Environment has been placed into our Waste Minimisation Fund. This is used to fund waste minimisation initiatives throughout our district.

Learn more about the Waste Minimisation Fund

Who can participate?

All households/residential ratepayers in the Waikato District Council area, you just need to be willing to travel (if applicable).

Events have limited capacity so book in quickly!

Can businesses participate?

No, this is for residential ratepayers only.

When do I find out the location for drop off?

The exact drop-off location will be provided to those who have registered a few days before each event.

What can be accepted for collection?

Events may differ in what can or can't be collected - Please click into each event to confirm what can be dropped-off.

Why is booking required?

This is to ensure that we can accommodate everything people bring on the day.

Not sure what's in your container?

Bring it along! Just add a comment while booking and state that the contents are unknown.
Your container is damaged or leaking?

Please pack them to contain any leakage, and add a comment when booking to advise that they are damaged/leaking.

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