Gympie Regional Council coordinates household hazardous waste drop off days for residents to dispose of minor quantities of household chemicals. Disposing of hazardous chemicals in wheelie bins is not safe as they can be flammable, corrosive, explosive or toxic. These materials can potentially cause fires in bins or garbage trucks and create a hazard for […]
Chemical Waste Collection in the Gympie Region
Gympie Regional Council have announced an upcoming chemical waste collection drop point for residents of the Gympie Region. Most of the collected chemicals is incinerated and used to create energy. This means these pollutants stay out of landfill, soils, rivers and groundwater. Safe disposal of unwanted chemicals is a win for the environment and our […]
