Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
Disposal options for household hazardous waste.
Last updated on: 25 September 2025
Household hazardous waste (HHW)
Household hazardous waste (HHW) is any product used in and around the home that is flammable, toxic, explosive or corrosive such as petrol, paints, acids, chemicals, poisons and gas cylinders. HHW poses serious risks to our health and the environment if it is not disposed of properly.
These items cannot go in your household general waste bin. They may cause fires in bins or waste trucks, and if sent to the Kwinana Energy Recovery Facility, can release toxic chemicals during combustion, creating health risks and contributing to air pollution.
The Household Hazardous Waste Program, funded by the Waste Authority WA, provides 15 free drop-off facilities in the Perth metropolitan area and regional WA for residents to safely dispose of hazardous materials.
Where to dispose
As the City of South Perth Recycling Centre is only approved to accept recyclable items, we cannot accept hazardous waste.
You can drop off domestic quantities of HHW (up to 20 kg or 20 L per material type) free of charge at:
- Ranford Road Resource Recovery and Waste Transfer Station
- 81 Ranford Road, Canning Vale
- Phone: 1300 422 664
- Fremantle Recycling Centre
- 19A Montreal Street, Fremantle
- Phone: 1300 693 736
Other metropolitan facilities are located in Balcatta, Armadale, Cockburn, Rockingham, Red Hill, Tamala Park and West Metro.
Accepted HHW items
- Paint, aerosols, household chemicals
- Batteries (household and lithium-ion: tape terminals)
- Fluorescent lamps/tubes
- Gas cylinders (BBQ, camping, disposable helium)
- Pesticides, herbicides, poisons
- Acids, alkalis, solvents, flammables
- Smoke detectors and red fire extinguishers
Items not accepted
- Waste from businesses or farms
- Asbestos, tyres, motor oil
- Large gas cylinders (45 kg), car LPG tanks
- EV/embedded batteries, e-waste
- Medications, sharps/needles, explosives
- Printer cartridges, Sodastream canisters
- Nitrous Oxide canisters
Transport tips
- Wear gloves and avoid skin contact
- Secure containers to prevent spills
- Keep corrosives separate from poisons
- Ventilate your car if using a hatchback
- Don't transport HHW with children or pets
Further information
For a full list of accepted and non-accepted items and other drop-off locations, visit: wasteauthority.wa.gov.au
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