Household Chemical CleanOut
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Clean out your household's chemical clutter the right way. Have you ever wondered what to do with those unwanted, out-of-date or disused household chemicals kept in your kitchen, bathroom, laundry, garage or garden shed?
Do you know the safest way to dispose of potentially hazardous household chemicals? CleanOut is the answer.
CleanOut is a FREE service for the safe disposal of a range of common household chemicals, many of which could cause harm if not disposed of correctly. In addition, many of these materials can be recycled or reused, so not only are you helping to reduce waste and pollution, you are also helping in resource recovery efforts.
CleanOut drop-off centres operate at various locations at specified dates throughout the year. Have a look at the events calendar and brochures and locate a collection that is convenient to you.
See the locations and dates below or contact your local council for more information. Locations and dates are subject to change, so please check prior to drop-off. Opening times are 9 am - 3:30 pm (unless otherwise stated).
Enquiries: info@environment.nsw.gov.au or phone the Environment Line 131 555.
Materials accepted
Drop-off centres will accept household quantities, up to a maximum 20 litres or 20 kilograms.
Business-related and commercial quantities are not accepted at CleanOut centres - telephone the Environment Line on 131 555 to find out correct disposal for businesses.
Household chemicals accepted include:
- Paint and paint-related products (thinners, strippers, varnishes etc)
- Pesticides, herbicides and poisons (fungicides, baits/poisons, wood preservatives)
- Solvents and household cleaners
- Motor oils, fuels and fluids
- Batteries
- Gas bottles
- Fire extinguishers
- Pool chemicals
- Acids and alkalis
- Hobby chemicals (photography chemicals etc)
- Fluorescent tubes
Storage and Transportation
PLEASE HANDLE AND TRANSPORT CHEMICALS CAREFULLY:
- NEVER MIX CHEMICALS as this may produce dangerous reactions
- Wherever possible keep all chemicals in their original containers
- Ensure containers are clearly labelled and well sealed. If you do not know the contents, label the container 'UNKNOWN CHEMICAL'
- Liquid can leak during transport: wrap containers holding liquids securely in newspaper, place in sturdy plastic bags and then plastic buckets or trays
- Keep household chemicals away from passengers, e.g. in the boot
Other recycling programs
- Return your old and unwanted medicines to any pharmacy for free and safe disposal, visit: returnmed.com.au or call 1300 650 835
- MobileMuster is the official recycling program of the mobile phone industry visit: mobilemuster.com.au or call 1300 730 070
- Find a used oil recycling facility at: oilrecycling.gov.au
- Car batteries may be returned to their place of purchase for disposal or contact your local council for more information
- To find out about other recycling programs visit: recyclingnearyou.com.au
- Visit the Total Environment Centre's Safer Solutions website to keep your home and garden healthy and green: safersolutions.org.au
Stay up-to-date on all the latest recycling programs at livingthing.net.au
Household Chemical CleanOut locations and dates
Sydney, Hunter & Illawarra
Sydney Metropolitan
| Area | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Sat 10 & Sun 11 January | 9 am - 3:30pm | Hosted by Willoughby City Council Bicentennial Reserve car park Small Street, Willoughby |
| Macarthur | Sun 1 February | 9 am - | Hosted by Camden Council |
| West | Sat 14 February | 9 am - 3:30pm | Hosted by Penrith City Council |
| Inner West | Sat 21 February | 9 am - 3:30pm | Hosted by City of Canterbury Council City of Canterbury Council Administration Building car park, Shakespeare Street, Campsie |
| South West | Sun 22 February | 9 am - 3:30pm | Hosted by Liverpool City Council Liverpool City Council Administration Centre car park, 1 Hoxton Park Road (junction with Gill Ave), Liverpool |
| North | Sat 4 & Sun 5 April | 9 am - 3:30pm | Hosted by Hornsby Shire Council Hornsby Shire Council Depot, 5 Beaumont Road, Hornsby |
| North East | Sat 18 April | 9 am - 3:30pm | Hosted by Pittwater Council Mona Vale Beach car park, Surfview Road, Mona Vale |
| Inner West | Sat 2 May | 9 am - 3:30pm | Hosted by Marrickville Council Marrickville Works Depot, 15-17 Unwins Bridge Road, St Peters |
| East | Sat 9 May | 9 am - 3:30pm | Hosted by Randwick City Council Clovelly Beach car park, Clovelly Road, Clovelly |
| North | Sun 10 May | 9 am - 3:30pm | Hosted by City of Ryde Meadowbank Park, Netball Courts car park, Adelaide Street, Meadowbank |
| South | Sat 16 & Sun 17 May | 9 am - 3:30pm | Hosted by Hurstville City Council Hurstville City Council Works Depot, Depot Road (Cnr. Roberts Ave), Mortdale |
| West | Sat 13 June | 9 am - 3:30pm | Hosted by Auburn Council Auburn Baseball Club car park, Euston Road, Auburn |
Illawarra
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 23 May | 9 am - 3:30 pm | Hosted by Wollongong City Council Bellambi Beach car park, Bott Drive, Bellambi |
Hunter
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 March | 9 am - 3:30 pm | Hosted by Port Stephens Council Port Stephens Council Chambers car park, Old Pacific Highway, (Entry via Adelaide St, exit via Sturgeon St), Raymond Terrace |
| Sat 23 & Sun 24 May | 9 am - 3:30 pm | Hosted by Lake Macquarie City Council |
Regional New South Wales
Central Coast, Blue Mountains and Sydney surrounds
The Sydney Catchment Authority (SCA) conducts collections in the Goulburn-Mulwaree, Lithgow, Palerang, Upper Lachlan, Wingecarribee and Wollondilly local government areas. Contact the Sydney Catchment Authority for information.
| Town/Council | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Mountains City | To be advised | ||
| Gosford | Sat 28 February | 9 am - 3.30 pm | Woy Woy Council Depot |
| Wyong | Sun 1 March | 9 am - 3.30 pm | Long Jetty Council Depot |
Central West NSW
Includes: Bathurst Regional, Bland Shire, Blayney Shire, Bogan, Bourke, Brewarrina, Broken Hill, Cabonne Shire, Central Darling, Cobar, Coonamble, Cowra Shire, Dubbo, Forbes Shire, Gilgandra, Lachlan Shire, City of Lithgow, Mid-Western Regional, Narromine, Oberon, Orange City, Parkes Shire, Walgett, Warren, Warrumbungle, Weddin Shire and Wellington Council. Attendance at these collections may be restricted to residents of the local government area - please check with host councils.
| Town/Council | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| To be advised |
|
Mid-North Coast NSW
Includes: Bellingen, Coffs Harbour, Great Lakes, Gloucester, Greater Taree, Kempsey, Nambucca and Port Macquarie Hastings councils.
For information on how to dispose of hazardous household chemicals in this region, contact Midwaste on (02) 6581 8577.
Northern Inland NSW
Includes: Armidale Dumaresq, Glen Innes Severn Shire, Gunnedah Shire, Guyra Shire, Gwydir Shire, Inverell Shire, Liverpool Plains Shire, Moree Plains Shire, Narrabri Shire, Tamworth Regional, Tenterfield Shire, Uralla Shire and Walcha Councils. Attendance at these collections may be restricted to residents of the local government area - please check with host councils.
| Town/Council | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| To be advised |
North East NSW
Includes: Ballina Shire, Byron Shire, Kyogle, Lismore City, Richmond Valley and Tweed Shire Councils. Attendance at these collections may be restricted to residents of the local government area - please check with host councils.
| Town/Council | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| To be advised |
South East NSW
Includes: Bega Valley Shire, Bombala, Boorowa, Cooma-Monaro Shire, Eurobodalla Shire, Goulburn Mulwaree, Harden Shire, Palerang, Queanbeyan City, Snowy River Shire, Upper Lachlan Shire, Yass Valley and Young Shire Councils. Attendance at these collections may be restricted to residents of the local government area - please check with host councils.
| Town/Council | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| To be advised |
Riverina and Murray NSW
Includes: Albury City, Balranald Shire, Berrigan Shire, Carrathool, Conargo Shire, Coolamon, Cootamundra, Corowa Shire, Deniliquin, Greater Hume Shire, Griffith, Gundagai, Hay, Jerilderie Shire, Junee, Leeton, Lockhart, Murray Shire, Murrumbidgee, Narrandera, Temora, Tumbarumba Shire, Tumut Shire, Urana Shire, The Council of the Shire of Wakool, Wagga Wagga and Wentworth Shire Councils. Attendance at these collections may be restricted to residents of the local government area - please check with host councils.
Please note: Council will meet the cost of the first 20 litres of identified chemicals with every litre after that attracting a collection fee to be paid on the day.
| Town/Council | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| To be advised |