Detox Your Home - Knox

About this event

Registrations will open for for March - April 2027 events on 19 January 2027. Toxic household chemicals, such as cleaning products, pool chemicals and pesticides can be safely disposed of for free at the Victorian Government's Detox Your Home events, in partnership with local councils. Collected items are recovered for reuse or safely disposed of. With community safety in mind, Detox Your Home events are drive-through (no walk-ins) and contactless. This service is for household chemicals only. The following items are accepted: Acids and alkalis Aerosol cans (empty cans go in household recycling) Anti-freeze, brake fluid, car body filler, car wax cleaners – ammonia based Coolant Detergents, disinfectants and drain cleaners Fertiliser Fire extinguishers (non-halon only) Floor-care products and waxes Fuels – petrol, diesel, kerosene, other Glues – water-based and solvents Herbicides and weed killers Insect spray and pesticides Nail polish and remover Cosmetics Oven cleaner Thinners, turps and paint stripper Pool chemicals Rat poison Solvents Transmission fluid Wood preservatives and finishes (oils and varnish) For safety reasons, the following items require pre-approval before they can be accepted at an event. • Heating oil (from old household heater oil tanks) • Heavy metals (including mercury thermostats, thermometers) • Helium gas canisters • Propane gas cylinders (including Tradeflame) For pre-approval, contact us on 1300 135 410 and provide the following information: • the amount (in litres or kg) or number of items, • the Detox Your Home event you plan to attend, • a clear photo of the item so our team can know what to expect. See the full list of accepted items on our website. Paint is not accepted at this event. Unwanted household paint can be disposed of at any Paintback drop off site. If you can’t get to an event, here’s how to store unwanted household chemicals until you can safely dispose of them. Any details you supply will be treated in accordance with the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action’s Privacy Policy. Hosted in partnership with Knox City Council.