The Household Hazardous Waste Program
Program Overview
In December 2003, the Minister for the Environment announced the establishment of a program which will capture, recycle or safely dispose of Household Hazardous Wastes (HHW) in Western Australia.Commitment to this program has been extended until 2011.
The Western Australia Local Government Association (WALGA) is coordinating the program which initially involves the upgrading of the existing local government household hazardous drop-off centres located throughout the metropolitan area. These facilities provide interim storage and some recovery and disposal avenues for various household hazardous wastes that are deposited by householders and the general public.
The main components of the program include:
- promotion of the safe storage, recovery and disposal of household hazardous
- a strategy to seek long-term funding to sustain the program
- promotion of product stewardship to identify and avoid the production of harmful household hazardous wastes.
Safety Tips for Transporting Household Hazardous Wastes
It is important to take the following precautions when transporting household hazardous wastes:
- Always handle hazardous wastes carefully - avoid direct contact with your skin and wear gloves
- Place hazardous waste containers in plastic tubs or trays to capture any spills or leaks
- Keep corrosive chemicals away from poisons
- Place containers in the corner of your boot and pack the side so it will not tip or roll around
- If transporting in a hatch back car keep at least one window open for ventilation
- If possible, do not transport hazardous wastes with children or animals in the car
- Double wrap old containers in leak proof plastic bags
- At the hazardous waste depot ask for assistance from the depot staff to remove your hazardous wastes from the car
- If you have any hazardous wastes with labels that are not readable, and you know the contents, place a note on the container. This will help the council safely dispose of the hazardous waste
- Advise depot staff of any containers with unknown contents.
For further advice about transporting any household hazardous wastes please contact your local council.
Waste Authority Household Hazardous Waste Committee
In December 2009 the Minister for Environment approved the establishment of a Waste Authority Household Hazardous Waste Committee jointly with Western Australia Local Government Association (WALGA). The Committee comprises representatives from the Waste Authority, WALGA, Department of Environment Conservation(DEC) and local government. The terms of reference for the Committee include:
- Review household hazardous waste collection processes in other States.
- Revise the household hazardous waste program contract to achieve certainty, agreed outcomes and a process for review.
- Recommend cost-sharing arrangements.
- Recommend other product stewardship arrangements for priority materials.
The Committee has met on two occasions in February and March 2010 to address the above issues and importantly prepare program details for 2011-2012 and beyond. View meeting minutes here
Drop Off centres in the Perth Metropolitan Area
The following household hazardous waste drop off centres are owned and operated by the regional or local government council. The facilities are open seven days a week.
Bayswater Recycling Facility - Cleanaway
Cnr Tonkin Hwy Collier Rd. Bayswater 6053
9271 5177
City of Armadale (please ring for operating times)
Hilbert Rd Forrestdale 6112
9399 3935
City of Canning
Lot 500 Ranford Rd. Canning Vale 6155
9231 0716
City of Cockburn
Rockingham Rd. Henderson 6166
9411 3866
City of Rockingham
Millar Rd. Baldivis 6171
9528 8550
City of Stirling - Balcatta Transfer Station
238 Balcatta Rd. Balcatta
9345 8555
Red Hill- Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council
1094 Toodyay Rd. Gidgegannup 6083
9574 6235
Shire of Mundaring
Coppin Rd. Mundaring
9290 6666
Shire of Mundaring
Mayo Rd. Wooroloo
9290 6666
Shire of Mundaring
Mathieson Rd.Chidlow 6556
9290 6666
South Perth Waste Transfer Station
Cnr Hayman Rd Thelma St. Como 6152
9367 2492
Tamala Park/ Mindarie Regional Council
1700 Marmion Ave. Mindarie 6030
9306 6303
Wastestream Management Transfer Station
30 Kew St. Welshpool 6016
9439 1300
Western Metropolitan Regional Council
Cnr Lemnos & Brockway Rd. Shenton Park 6008
9384 2544
Please contact the council or company on the number provided for more information on items collected before visiting the landfill.Please note that this information was last updated on 31st March 2010.
A detailed and printable spreadsheet of all current Perth Landfills and Metropolitan Solid Waste Management Facilities list is also available here >>
Disclaimer
The Western Australian Department of Environment does not operate these depots, or guarantee or accept any legal liability whatsoever arising from, or connected to, the reliability and completeness of the information provided above.
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Further Information
For more information on the Household Hazardous Waste Program please contact the Project Coordinator at the Department of Environment and Conservation by email or telephone (08) 6467 5305.
For more information about the program in your area please contact your local council.

