Hazardous Waste
HAZARDOUS WASTE
A new service introduced to Waiuku Zero Waste in Jan 2025 is the Household Hazardous Waste disposal.
This is a limited service on FRIDAYS ONLY between 1 and 3PM. Come in through our yard and you will be directed to a separate area for processing. Please expect a wait while this is introduced.
We can now safely accept your used and left over household chemicals
Items we can accept:
- Household Chemicals:
- Disinfectants, Swimming Pool Chemicals, Glues, Cleaners, Varnish, Wood Stains, Paint Stripper, Bleach, Anti-Freeze and Brake Fluid etc.
- Household Garden Chemicals
- Herbicides, Fungicides and Insecticides in containers under 5kg
- Special Paint Products – Limited to:
- Lead Based Paint
- Marine Anti-Fouling Paint (NOT standard Marine Paints)
- Bituminous Products
- Solvents:
- Methylated Spirits, Mineral Turpentine, Kerosene, Petrol, Diesel, Paint Thinners and similar.
- Mercury and Mercury Contaminated Items
If you have something that is not covered by this list, you can email yard@waiukuzerowaste.co.nz for more information. Attach clear photos if you can.
Items that are not covered will not be accepted and will only slow processing – please don’t bring them.