Hazardous waste comes in many forms - ranging from sludges resulting from timber treatment processes to waste cellphone batteries. There is a significant risk to human health and the environment if hazardous wastes are improperly managed.
For advice on the safe disposal of hazardous waste contact the Environmental Officer Hazardous Waste, Hawke's Bay Regional Council (06) 8338027.
If you work with pesticides, explosives, poisons, paints, adhesives, cleaners, petrol, solvents or any other hazardous substance, you need to know about the HSNO (Hazardous Substances/New Organisms) Act. For more information on hazardous substances check out the HSNO Website.