Disposing of chemicals and containers
When disposing of chemicals and containers:
- Check the label for advice on disposal of chemicals or containers.
- Triple rinse empty containers to remove all traces of the chemical.
- Uncap, puncture and crush all rinsed containers. Do not burn containers.
- Ask your local government authority about collection requirements.
The chosen disposal site should:
- Be sited to avoid seepage and run off which may contaminate other areas.
- Have a minimum depth of at least half a metre and a maximum depth of one metre.
- Be in an area where there is no danger of contaminating dwellings, underground water, surface water, crops or livestock.
- Be level, preferably with a clay liner and have lime spread across the bottom.
- Have a heavy duty plastic pit liner which may be used where there is risk that chemicals may leach from the immediate area of the pit.
Drums, other packages and containers marked 'returnable' should be returned to the supplier.
More information about drum disposal is provided on the DrumMuster website.
More information is provided in the Environmental Protection Act 1994 (PDF, 1.93 mB).
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