Child car seats that are more than 10 years old, have been involved in a car accident, have damaged or frayed straps or cracks in the body of the seat, should be disposed of.
To dispose of old or unsafe seats:
- Cut the straps and remove the harness
- Remove all padded covering from the shell
Ways to dispose of child car seats
Baby Bunting - car seat recycling trial
Baby Bunting are running a car seat recycling trial at eight of their Victorian stores.
The closest participating store is Chirnside Park and there is a fee of $25 per seat to help cover some of the associated recycling costs.
For more information on the trial, visit the Baby Bunting website.
Council on call hard waste collection
Recycling and waste centre
To dispose of this item, contact your local recycling and waste centre. We recommend you visit their website or phone ahead to check opening hours, confirm what items are accepted at the facility, and what charges may apply. View Recycling and waste centres for further information and to find a centre near you.