Hazardous waste a good reason for an early spring clean

What nasties are lurking in your garage? Perhaps it’s time for a spring clean to get rid of any hazardous waste around the house.

Hutt Valley residents will have a chance to drop off any hazardous waste for free at two locations from 10am to 2pm on Saturday 11 September at the Upper Hutt rural fire depot in Park Street and 10am to 2pm at the Riverbank car park, Lower Hutt on Sunday 12 September.

Residents can drop off everything from paint, stains and varnishes, petrol, oil and gas cylinders to fluorescent bulbs and garden chemicals.

Hutt City Council’s development services general manager Kim Kelly is encouraging residents to have a rummage around in their garages and laundries and bring in their nasties for free over one weekend.

“We’re making it easy for you to get rid of old stuff lying around and help do your bit to protect our environment and your health.”

Upper Hutt City Council’s consent engineer Jeff Haste adds both councils are committed to more sustainable cities.

“This annual collection goes a long way to getting rid of unwanted hazardous materials that can potentially harm people or the environment.

“Last year both Hutt City and Upper Hutt City jointly collected approximately 20 tonnes of hazardous waste that was recycled or disposed of safely to avoid contaminating landfills and harming our health.”

For more information on recycling or disposal options residents can call either Hutt City Council on 570 6666 or Upper Hutt City Council on 527 2169.

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