Hazardous waste is waste that poses substantial or potential threats to public health or the environment. It is a special type of waste because it cannot be disposed of by common means like other by-products of our everyday lives.

Zero Waste SA Depot

Household chemicals can be dangerous if they are not stored or disposed of safely. If dumped they can contaminate the ground and water.

Zero Waste SA provide a service for the collection of hazardous household wastes and farm chemicals operated at Dry Creek. The depot is open from 9am-12pm on the first Tuesday of each month (including public holidays).

This service is only available to householders and farmers. The depot will not accept wastes from businesses.

The depot is located at the corner of Magazine Road and Henschke Street, Dry Creek.

View the Zero Waste SA brochure for more information on what types of household hazardous waste can be accepted.

Medical waste also has specific licensing and management requirements and is not part of this collection.

Hazardous waste queries

See our A-Z waste disposal guide for common queries.

For other types of hazardous waste disposal or for further queries, please contact Zero Waste SA on (08) 8204 2051 or visit their website http://www.zerowaste.sa.gov.au/About.mvc/HazardousWaste