Register first to drop off hazardous waste
Spaces limited for initiative to collect dangerous items
Households can register with Whanganui District Council to drop off hazardous waste at a given location on Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, April 9. The deadline to register with the council is Monday, April 5 at 5pm.
Waste advisor Stuart Hylton says it’s essential to register hazardous waste first so arrangements can be made to dispose of it through the correct channels. “Only residential hazardous waste can be collected,” he says, “not commercial hazardous waste.”
Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a “first in, first served” basis.
“To register, go to the Household Hazardous Waste Day section of the council website and fill in the form.
“Once you’ve registered, the council will contact you with a location and time between 9am and 1pm on Saturday, April 9.
“At the drop-off point you stay in your car while contractors collect the dangerous goods.”
He says contractors will be masked which fits with Covid safety measures.
“This is a really good opportunity to clear out shelves and garages at home and make your home safer for children and pets.”
Included in the list of hazardous waste items you can register are pesticides, solvents, paint, oils, cleaning chemicals and aerosols.
For a full list and to register, go to https://whanganui.govt. nz/Household-HazardousWaste-Day
The last Household Hazardous Waste Day was in March last year, when about 40 people registered and a total of 1.5 tonnes of domestic hazardous waste was collected.
The Resource Whanganui website was developed as a collaboration between Whanganui District Council, Sustainable Whanganui and the Whanganui Resource Recovery Centre.
“If you’re wondering how to dispose of a particular item, the Resource Whanganui website has advice for our local context,” says Stuart Hylton.
“What’s fantastic about the website is its A-Z directory — simply click on a letter, whether it’s A for asbestos or M for mobile phone, to find the correct information.”
iFor hazardous waste that cannot be accepted on Household Hazardous Waste Day, visit the Resource Whanganui website for advice and guidance on https:/ /resourcewhanganui. org.nz.