Detox Your Home – Clifton Hill

What to Expect

Take the opportunity to safely dispose of toxic household chemicals such as cleaning products, pool chemicals, and pesticides. This free event is designed to help families reduce hazardous waste in their homes while protecting the environment and community health.

The event is run by Sustainability Victoria in partnership with Yarra City Council, ensuring professional handling and disposal of collected items. It’s a contactless, drive-through service for your convenience and safety.

This is a perfect chance for parents to teach children about responsible waste management and environmental care in a practical, hands-on way.

Activity Details

The Detox Your Home event is scheduled for Saturday, 28 February 2026, from 09:00 to 14:00. It is important to note that this event is fully booked, so early registration is essential for future sessions.

Only household chemicals are accepted, and items collected are either recovered for reuse or disposed of safely. For a full list of accepted items, please refer to the Sustainability Victoria website.

This event is strictly drive-through with no walk-ins allowed, ensuring a smooth and safe process for all attendees.

Location and Access

The event takes place at the Yarra Recycling Centre located in Clifton Hill. Ample parking and easy vehicle access make it convenient for families to participate without hassle.

Being a drive-through event, participants remain in their vehicles throughout the drop-off process, which is ideal for busy parents managing children and schedules.

Public transport options may be limited due to the nature of the event, so driving is recommended.

Important Information

Please ensure that only household chemicals are brought to the event; commercial or industrial waste is not accepted.

Due to safety and capacity, the event requires prior booking and is currently fully booked. Keep an eye on Yarra City Council updates for future events.

Follow all instructions on arrival to maintain a contactless and efficient disposal process.

Booking and Prices

This is a free community event funded by Sustainability Victoria and Yarra City Council.

Bookings are essential and must be made in advance. Unfortunately, this session is fully booked, so early registration for upcoming events is advised.

Visit the Yarra City Council or Sustainability Victoria websites for booking details and to view the list of accepted items.