Chemicals and Hazardous Waste

There are a number of items that should not be disposed of through any of your kerbside bin collections, for safety and environmental reasons.

The Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water (DECCW)provides residents with a Chemical Clean Out once a year. At these events you are able to dispose of the following:

  • Paint and paint-related products
  • Pesticides, herbicides and poisons
  • Solvents and household cleaners
  • Motor oils, fuels and fluids
  • Acids, alkalis and batteries
  • Gas bottles
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Flares
  • Pool and hobby chemicals
  • Fluorescent tubes and light bulbs

For information on locations, dates and materials accepted visit CleanOut website. For more information call 131 555. Alternatively, you can contact Council’s Waste hotline on 9806 5544.

 

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