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Homes detoxed REMOVING dangerous chemicals from Kingston homes has seen 3309kg of materials handed in to Victoria’s Detox Your Home program. Just under 14.5 tonnes of dangerous chemicals were taken out of homes in March. “Dangerous material from around 500 households was brought in on an extremely wet Melbourne Saturday. Just over half had not been to a Detox Your Home event before,” Sustainability Victoria CEO Stan Krpan said. So far this year, 27.3 tonnes of dangerous chemicals, such as household cleaning products, engine oil, herbicides and pesticides, have been collected at seven locations in Melbourne and regional Victoria. In 2017, Victorians handed in more than 69 tonnes of chemicals at Detox Your Home collection sites across the state. “Hanging-on to old and out-of-date chemicals is dangerous for children and pets, packaging can be damaged or fail and create dangers to your property, neighbours and the wider community,” Mr Krpan said. There are restrictions on the types and volumes of materials that can be taken to Detox Your Home events. “If you don’t know what to do with old chemicals, batteries, fluorescent tubes, paint and other dangerous goods contact your council or Sustainability Victoria,” Mr Krpan said. “You don’t have to live in a municipality in which a Detox Your Home Collection is being held, however bookings are essential for some sites.” See sustainability.vic.gov.au or call 1300 363 744 for drop-off location details.
Dogs beach buddies in winter months COLDER weather means foreshore winter dog restrictions are now in force until 31 October, allowing more time for dogs to be exercised on Kingston’s beaches. All dogs must be on a leash until they reach the sand area and must remain under effective control at all times. “We’re incredibly lucky in Kingston to have 13km of beautiful foreshore to enjoy,” Kingston mayor Cr Steve Staikos said. “The different zones along our beaches mean people can enjoy the coast in a way that suits them -- some people want to let their dog run free while others, particularly families with young children, may prefer not to interact with dogs.” Cr Staikos said the zones are clearly signed at each section of the beach. “My schnoodle Pepper loves running off-lead - especially at the beach - but I understand it’s my responsibility to keep her clear of people who just want to enjoy the environment and to make sure I clean up after her.” From April, dogs must be on a leash between 11am and 3pm at: n Mentone, Parkdale and Mordialloc (Plummer Road, Mentone to Bay Street, Mordialloc) n Aspendale, Edithvale, Chelsea, Bonbeach and Carrum (Mordialloc Creek to McLeod Rd, Carrum). The 24-hour dog off-leash beaches are still active at: n Mentone (northern end of the beach from Charman Road to Plummer Road) n Carrum (southern end of the
beach from Old Post Office Lane to Osprey Lane). Dogs are not allowed at any time in the “no-dog zone” designated between Bay Street and Mordialloc Pier. The no-dog zone includes the sand, foreshore reserve and the Peter Scullin Reserve. Owners must carry a plastic or pa-
Roam away from home: Dogs must remain on leash until reach beaches. Picture: Gary Sissons
per bag to pick up after their pet at all times. People who do not show a bag when asked by council officers or pick up after their pooch could face an on-the-spot penalty of $148. See kingston.vic.gov.au/pets online or call 1300 653 356 for details on parks and foreshore areas where dogs can be exercised.
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Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News 18 April 2018