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 Have you ever wondered what to do with those unwanted, out-of-date or disused household chemicals kept in your kitchen, bathroom, laundry, garage or garden shed?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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South West | Sat 14 June | 9 am - 3:30 pm | **Please note new address** Hosted by Liverpool City Council Collimore Park netball car park, Collimore Street, Liverpool |
| West | Sat 21 June | 9 am - 3:30 pm | Hosted by Auburn Council Auburn Baseball Club car park, Euston Road, Auburn |
| North West | Sun 20 July | 9 am - 3:30 pm | Hosted by Hawkesbury City Council Hawkesbury City Waste Facility (Recycling area), The Driftway, South Windsor |
| Macarthur | Sat 2 & Sun 3 August | 9 am - 3:30 pm | Hosted by Campbelltown City Council Campbelltown City Council Depot, Junction Road, Leumeah |
| South West | Sat 9 August | 9 am - 3:30 pm | Hosted by Bankstown City Council Bankstown City Paceway, Eldridge Road, Condell Park |
| South | Sat 13 & Sun 14 September | 9 am - 3:30 pm | Hosted by Sutherland Shire Council Bellingara Netball Centre car park, Bellingara Road, Miranda |
| North | Sat 20 & Sun 21 September | 9 am - 3:30 pm | Hosted by Warringah Council Warringah Aquatic Centre car park, Aquatic Drive, Frenchs Forest |
| West | Sat 27 September | 9 am - 3:30 pm | Hosted by Holroyd City Council Holroyd City Council Works Depot, enter via Foray Street, Guildford West |
| North West | Sat 11 & Sun 12 October | 9 am - 3:30 pm | Hosted by Baulkham Hills Shire Council Baulkham Hills Shire Council Administration Centre car park, enter via Doran Drive, Castle Hill |
| Inner West | Sat 18 October | 9 am - 3:30 pm | Hosted by Canada Bay City Council Cintra Park car park, Crane Street, Canada Bay |
| East | Sat 25 October | 9 am - 3:30 pm | Hosted by Randwick City Council Heffron Park car park, Fitzgerald Avenue, Matraville |
| West | Sun 26 October | 9 am - 3:30 pm | Hosted by Blacktown City Council Blacktown City Council Works Depot, Station Street, Rooty Hill |
| Marrickville Council-run collection | Sat 1 November | 9 am - 3:30 pm | *Marrickville Council residents only - proof of residence required* Marrickville Council Works Depot, 15-17 Unwins Bridge Road, St Peters |
| North | Sat 8 November | 9 am - 3:30 pm | Hosted by Ku-ring-gai Municipal Council St Ives Showground, Mona Vale Road, St Ives |
| Hornsby Shire Council-run collection | Sat 15 November | 9 am - 3:30 pm | *Hornsby Shire Council residents only - proof of residence required* Hornsby Shire Council Depot, 5 Beaumont Road, Mt Ku-ring-gai |
Illawarra
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sun 10 August | 9 am - 3:30 pm | Hosted by Shellharbour City Council Albion Park Rail Community Centre car park, corner Tongarra Road & Ash Avenue, Albion Park Rail |
| Sun 19 October | 9 am - 3:30 pm | Hosted by Wollongong City Council Kembla Grange Racecourse car park, Princes Highway, Kembla Grange |
| Sat 22 November | 9 am - 3:30 pm | Hosted by Shoalhaven City Council Shoalhaven City Council Administration Centre car park, Deering Street, Ulladulla |
| Sun 23 November | 9 am - 3:30 pm | Hosted by Shoalhaven City Council Shoalhaven City Council Administration Centre car park, Bridge Road, Nowra |
Hunter
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 6 September | 9 am - 3:30 pm | Hosted by Maitland City Council Transpacific Industries Depot, Kyle Street, Rutherford |
| Sat 22 November | 9 am - 3:30 pm | Hosted by Newcastle City Council Newcastle City Council Works Depot, Turton Road, Waratah |
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 | Fri 15 - Mon 18 August | 8 am - 5 pm | Blaxland Waste Management Facility, Attunga Road, Blaxland |
| Wyong City | Sat 30 August | 9 am - 3.30 pm | Charmhaven Council Depot, Chelmsford Road, Charmhaven |
| Gosford City | Sun 31 August | 9 am - 3.30 pm | Erina Council Depot, Pateman Road, Erina |
| Blue Mountains City | Thu 6 - Mon 10 November | 8 am - 5 pm | Katoomba Waste Management Facility, Woodlands Road, Katoomba |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snowy River Shire Council - Jindabyne | Sat 5 July | 8am to 11am | Jindabyne Landfill, Kosciuszko Road, Jindabyne (1km south of town) |
| Snowy River Shire Council - Berridale | Sat 5 July | 1pm to 4pm | Berridale Transfer Station, Bobundra Road, Berridale |
| Cooma-Monaro Shire Council | Sun 6 July | 8am to 2.30pm | Cooma Landfill, Monaro Highway, Cooma (2km east of town) |
| Queanbeyan City Council | Sat 26 July | 8am to 2.30pm | Collett Street car park, Collett Street, Queanbeyan |
| Yass Valley Council | Sun 27 July | 8am to 2.30pm | Yass Transfer Station, Faulder Avenue, Yass |
| Bega Valley Shire Council - Eden | Sat 16 August | 8am to 2.30pm | Scout Group car park, Princes Highway, Eden |
| Bega Valley Shire Council - Pambula | Sun 17 August | 8am to 2.30pm | Car park, Merimbola Street, Pambula |
| Bega Valley Shire Council - Bega | Sat 23 August | 8am to 2.30pm | Bega Saleyards, Kerrison Lane, Bega |
| Eurobodalla Shire Council - Narooma | Sun 24 August | 8am to 2.30pm | Narooma Library car park, Field Street, Narooma |
| Eurobodalla Shire Council - Moruya | Sat 30 August | 8am to 2.30pm | Gundary Park, Campbell Street, Moruya |
| Eurobodalla Shire Council - Batemans Bay | Sun 31 August | 8am to 2.30pm | Hanging Rock boat ramp, Beach Road, Batemans Bay |
| Palerang Shire Council - Bungendore | Sat 6 September | 8am to 2.30pm | Bungendore Works Depot, 100 Ellenden Street, Bungendore |
| Palerang Shire Council - Captains Flat | Sun 7 September | 8am to 2.30pm | Foxlow Street (near Jerangle Road), Captains Flat |
| Young Shire Council | Sat 29 November | 8am to 2.30pm | Young Main Waste Depot, Victoria Street, Young |
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 |