Household Chemical CleanOut

CleanOut Annual Report 2007-2008

The Household Chemical CleanOut Annual Report 2007-08 (09299CleanOutAnRpt0708.pdf, 2MB) provides an update of the CleanOut program since its inception in 2003 and the results achieved throughout the 2007-2008 financial year.

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 Have you ever wondered what to do with those unwanted, out-of-date or disused household chemicals kept in your kitchen, bathroom, laundry, garage or garden shed?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.

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. 

From your home

• Solvents and household cleaners
• Floor care products
• Ammonia based cleaners
• Fluorescent globes and tubes

From your garage

• Paint and paint related products
• Pesticides and herbicides
• Poisons
• Gas bottles
• Fire extinguishers
• Pool chemicals
• Hobby chemicals
• Acids and alkalis

From your car

• Car batteries
• Motor oils, fuels and fluids

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 
• For oil recycling contact your local council
• Car batteries may be returned to their place of purchase for disposal or contact your local council for more information
• Drop off your used laser and ink jet printer cartridges at participating Australia Post, Harvey Norman, Tandy, Dock Smith Electronics and Pwerhouse stores
• Go to recyclingnearyou.com.au to find out where you can drop off televisons, computers or printers for recycling
• To learn about green and natural cleaning for your home please visit: safersolutions.org.au

Stay up-to-date on all the latest recycling programs at livingthing.net.au

Household Chemical CleanOut locations and dates

Locations and dates are subject to change, so please check prior to drop-off. Materials are not accepted outside advertised times and patrons are advised against illegal dumping.

CleanOut collections held in the Sydney (including Hawkesbury City local government area), Hunter and Illawarra regions are open to all New South Wales residents, unless expressly stated.

Sydney, Hunter & Illawarra

Sydney Metropolitan

Illawarra

Hunter

Regional New South Wales

Household chemical collections held in regional New South Wales are operated by local councils and are available to residents from any council area within the region, unless specified.  Contact the host council to find out if restrictions apply.

Central Coast, Blue Mountains and Sydney surrounds

Includes: Blue Mountains City, Gosford City and Wyong Shire Councils.  Attendance at these collections may be restricted to residents of the local government area - please check with host councils. For example, Blue Mountains City Council's collections are restricted to its residents.

The Sydney Catchment Authority (SCA) conducts collections in the Goulburn-Mulwaree, Lithgow, Palerang, Upper Lachlan, Wingecarribee and Wollondilly local government areas. The dates are provided below. Please contact the Sydney Catchment Authority for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.