For advice on disposal or in the event of an accident involving small amounts of  household pesticides, flammable goods, etc. contact the Taupo District Council on 376 0899.

The Council is responsible for ensuring that a health nuisance does not exist where hazardous substances are involved. This may include response to a spill, or maintaining information on contaminated properties.

Since 2004, Environment Risk Management Authority (ERMA) has been the governing body for hazardous substances but many other organisations administer the Hazardous Substances New Organisms Act 1996 (see below). To visit the ERMA website click HERE.

Other Contacts

• Work Place - Occupational Safety and Health click HERE.
• Public places, poisoning investigations - Public Health click HERE.
• Transport, Emergency - Fire, Police, Ambulance - see your local telephone book. 
• Environmental concerns - Environment Waikato click HERE.
• Radioactive substances- National Radiation Laboratory click HERE.

Disposal of Hazardous Substances

To dispose of any hazardous substance contact Taupo District Council. The Council is able to accept small household quantities. Commercial quantities of waste will need to be disposed outside the Taupo district, including the disposal of asbestos containing materials.

Dangerous goods are generally dealt with by Environment Risk Management Authority. To view this website click HERE.