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