Hazardous Substances
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Council no longer issues dangerous goods licenses.
Control of most dangerous goods transferred to the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 (HSNO) on 1 April 2004. HSNO is administered by the Environmental Protection Agency. EPA’s website has more information regarding HSNO and the controls that now replace dangerous goods licenses.
Council has authority for enforcement of HSNO in private dwellings and public places. A number of other organisations are involved in HSNO enforcement including Occupational Safety and Health at all work places and the Land Transport Safety Authority when being transported.
All hazardous substances including garden chemicals need to be disposed of carefully. Information on disposal facilities for the Horowhenua District is available below.
The Horowhenua District Council Waste Transfer Stations do not not accept hazardous substances. This means anything that is:
- explosive;
- flammable;
- reactive;
- toxic;
- corrosive; or
- infectious.
This includes the following items:
- bulk liquids;
- lead Acid Batteries;
- used oil;
- refrigerators and freezers;
- PCB wastes (Polychlorinated Biphenyls found in Ballasts in fluorescent lighting systems).
Options for Disposal
For chemicals and paint thinners, please contact:
- Chemwaste Industries (Wellington) Ltd - phone (04) 568 3784; or
- Medi-Chem Central Ltd - phone (06) 358 8002 or 027 4465 037.
For Agri-Chemicals (eg weed spray, liquid fertilisers), please contact:
- Chemstocks NZ Ltd - phone 0800 243 678 or 027 423 615; or
- Horizons Regional Council - phone 0508 476 558.
For Pharmaceutical Drugs, please refer to any Chemist.
For Explosives, please refer to the NZ Police - phone (06) 366 0500 for the Levin Police Station.
If you are unsure about what to do with any hazardous substances, please contact Council on (06) 366 0999.
The chemicals and pesticides section of the ACC website provides important information on child safety and emergency procedures.
Refer to the Ministry of Economic Development's Energy Safety Service for information on safety with gas appliances and LPG cylinder testing.