Disposal of Household Chemicals
CleanOut and Drop Off Your Household Chemical Clutter
It can be dangerous to throw away household chemicals in the rubbish, down drains, toilets or sinks, or outside down the stormwater drain.
Chemicals and pesticides can harm our environment and also human health. It is important to make sure that household chemicals are disposed of safely.
If chemicals are disposed of irresponsibly and in a way that could harm the environment or people, a fine could be issued to the person found responsible.
The Department of Environment and Climate Change (DECC) NSW are working with local councils to provide drop off centres for old or leftover chemicals around the home. Weekend drop off centres are run throughout the Sydney, Hunter and Illawarra regions.
Materials that will be accepted include:
- Paint and paint related products
- Pesticides and herbicides
- Solvents and household cleaners
- Motor oils, fuels and fluids
- Batteries
- Gas bottles, fire extinguishers
- Pool chemicals
- Acids and alkalis
- Hobby chemicals (eg. photography chemicals etc)
Please note that only household quantities of chemicals will be accepted. Always remember to transport your chemicals carefully so they don't leak or break. Residents can not walk into the site with their chemicals, and must be in a vehicle on arrival.
For more information on how to transport chemicals or to find out about other locations across the Sydney, Hunter and Illawarra regions, call the Clean Out Info Hotline 131 555 or visit www.cleanout.com.au
