Eco-friendly cleaners

Storage, use and disposal

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - our leading philosophy

Here are some suggestions on how you can do your bit for our environment:

• buy environmentally friendly products - look out for the New Zealand Environmental Choice logo
• only buy what you need and read the label first to avoid highly toxic products
• sharing left-overs with neighbours, friends or community groups is a good way to ensure products are being used efficiently
• find safe substitutes - this section will help you to do this and give you helpful hints on easy alternatives to using chemicals!

Safe storage

• Store in a dry place, away from heat or flames
• Keep product in original container
• Re-label if necessary
• Keep tightly closed
• Keep out of reach of children

Safe use

• Always follow the directions on the package
• Use all of the product if possible
• Do not mix products
• Do not use more than recommended by the manufacturer

Safe disposal

• Never pour chemicals down the sink, stormwater drain or onto the ground
• Do not put hazardous materials out with your household rubbish
• Reuse or recycle where possible
• Look out for a HazMobile Collection in your area to dispose of unwanted chemicals safely - call ARC Enviroline on 366 2000 or toll free on 0800 80 60 40 to find out when it is next near you, or go to www.hazmobile.govt.nz
• Take unwanted hazardous chemicals to a household hazardous waste drop-off facility at these transfer stations: 
• Waitakere Transfer Station, Henderson (for Waitakere residents only)
• Rodney Waste Transfer Station, Silverdale
• Snells Beach Transfer Station, Lawries Road
• Great Barrier Island Landfill, Kaitoke
• Waiheke Island Transfer Station, Ostend
• These facilities accept most household hazardous waste, except:
• asbestos - please ring ARC Enviroline for advice
• ammunition or explosives - please call your nearest police station
• medical waste such as medicines or pharmaceuticals - please ask your health professional