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Many of the products and substances we use in our homes can be hazardous if we do not use and dispose of them properly. Please check the list to see what needs to be handled very carefully and keep an eye out for notification of the annual hazardous waste collection, held every November.
Even a small amount of product can add up to become a considerable pollution source. When pollutants make their way into the air, water and soil, people's health as well as the natural environment can be affected.
The Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 (HSNO) pulls together the management of hazardous substances into one law that focuses on all of the hazards - to people and to the environment. It makes sure you have enough information to use and dispose of them safely.
A substance is hazardous if it has one or more of the following properties:
Explosive
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Flammable
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Oxidiser and organic peroxide
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Corrosive
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Toxic
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Ecotoxic
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All hazardous substances should have disposal instructions on their labels or in the accompanying information. You can contact the Hastings District Council for advice on the disposal of hazardous waste; phone 871 5000.
Reduce your amount of hazardous waste by:
It is illegal to put hazardous waste into storm water drains. DO NOT tip oil on the ground or unsealed driveways as these chemicals can be carried by rainwater into stormwater drains, which empty into local streams and can pollute water and harm wildlife. DO NOT burn hazardous waste as some substances give off toxic fumes.
A free hazardous waste collection service for householders is run by Hastings District Council and Napier City Council every year, giving residents a chance to 'do the right thing' for everyone's health and for the environment.
You can download a copy of the list of items that can be disposed of during the annual HazMobile collection in the 'related documents' section.
For more advice on hazardous waste contact:
Ministry for the Environment |
WorkSafe |
Environment Risk Management Authority |
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