The NSW Environment Protection Authority holds a series of Chemical CleanOut events in partnership with local councils each year to allow residents to dispose of chemicals safely and free of charge.
You can drop off the following items for disposal:
From your home:
- solvents and household cleaners
- floor care products
- ammonia based cleaners
- fluorescent globes and tubes
- smoke detectors
From your car:
- car batteries
- motor oils, fuels and fluids
From your garage
- paint and paint related products
- pesticides and herbicides
- poisons
- gas bottles
- fire extinguishers
- pool chemicals
- hobby chemicals
- acids and alkalis
Only household quantities (up to 20 litres or 20kg of any one item) will be accepted. Remember to handle and transport chemicals carefully.
For more information, call the NSW Environmental Protection Authority's Environment Line on 131 555, visit www.cleanout.com.au or contact Council's Customer Service Centre on 4645 4000.