Household Chemical Clean Out

We partner with the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment to give our residents a free and environmentally-safe way to dispose of unwanted household chemicals.

It's a great opportunity for you to clean out your cupboards, garages, sheds and laundries of unwanted chemicals and drop them into Council to be recycled or disposed of correctly. 

To find out when the next event will be held in the Illawarra, visit Household Chemical CleanOut Events

Materials accepted:

• paint and paint-related products such as thinners, strippers and varnish
• pesticides and herbicides such as fungicides, bait/poisons, wood preservatives
• solvents and household cleaners
• motor oils, fuels and fluids
• batteries
• gas bottles
• fire extinguishers
• pool chemicals
• acids and alkalis
• hobby chemicals, such as photography chemicals
• fluorescent tubes.

Not accepted:

• Chemicals before or after the event.

• Business-related and commercial quantities. Call the Environment Line on 13 15 55 for correct disposal for businesses.

Tips and info

• Only household quantities accepted (usually up to 20 litres of a liquid waste or 20 kilograms).
• Materials collected are treated and disposed in a manner least harmful to the environment and human health.
• Transport materials in original containers if possible, without mixing, and ensure containers are well-sealed.
• Containers with liquids should be wrapped in newspaper and secured in plastic bags, then packed into buckets or trays.
• Transport materials in a space away from passengers, such as in your boot.

Location

Minnamurra Waste and Recycling Facility, 446 Riverside Drive, MINNAMURRA, View Map