Hazardous wastes are unwanted chemicals or materials which have dangerous properties such as corrosiveness, explosiveness, flammability, toxicity, ecotoxicity or capacity to oxidise.

Examples of potentially hazardous waste include:

• used oil

• electroplating sludge

• unwanted agricultural chemicals

• used solvents and cleaning fluids

• used medical instruments

For more information please call Environment Canterbury Customer Services or go to following link: Canterbury Hazardous Waste Management Strategy

 

 

 

For further assistance please contact Customer Service on 03 353 9007 or toll free on 0800 324 636.

 

You can also visit our website www.ecan.govt.nz