The Household Chemical CleanOut is an event which allows residents of the Georges River area to safely dispose of their unwanted chemical waste for free.
Only household quantities of chemical waste is accepted up to 20kg or 20L, except paint. Up to 100L (in 20L containers) of paint is accepted. Up to 10kg of batteries is accepted. Business-related and commercial quantities of waste is not accepted.
This event is sponsored by the NSW EPA. For more information, visit EPA's Household Chemical CleanOut webpage or call the Environment Line on 131 555.
Residents are to remain in their vehicles at all times and follow staff instructions. No booking required. Items not accepted will be retuned to the vehicle.
When is the Household Chemical CleanOut?
Household Chemical CleanOut events hosted by Georges River Council for 2024 have finished. Dates for 2025 will be announced shortly, in the new year.
Accepted and unaccepted types of waste
-
Accepted Waste
-
Acids, Alkali, motor oils, fuels, coolants, brake fluids up to 20L.
-
All batteries including car batteries up to 10kg.
-
Fire extinguishers, gas bottles, nitrous oxide cannisters (small quantities only up to 20kg).
-
General household chemicals including cleaning products up to 20L.
-
Paints up to 100L in 20L containers.
-
Pesticides, herbicides up to 20L.
-
Pharmaceuticals, X-rays and photographic chemicals up to 20L.
-
Fluorescent tubes and light globes up to 20kg.
-
Non-Accepted Waste
For more information see
EPA's Household Chemical CleanOut webpage.
Frequently Asked Questions
-
I've missed a Household Chemical Clean Out. Where can I go?
You can find regular updates on next events on Council's What's On page and social media.
To find Community Recycling Centres (CRCs) and Household Chemical Clean Out Events hosted outside of Georges River, you can visit EPA webpage below:
Find CRCs or Household Chemical CleanOuts
All NSW residents accepted. Alternatively, view the A - Z Recycling Guide page for information on where to dispose other types of waste.
-
How do I organise my items for the Household Chemical Clean Out?
To help make the day run smoothly, please:
-
Bundle and neatly place your accepted items in the boot of your car or ute tray away from passengers.
-
Do not mix chemicals. Keep in original containers with labels where possible. If unknown, label as “unknown”.
-
Liquid can leak during transport: wrap containers holding liquids securely in newspaper, place in sturdy plastic bags and then in leak-proof plastic tubs or trays.
-
Avoid placing accepted items you want to keep in your vehicle, leave them at home.
-
If you are unsure, you can call the Environment Line on 131 555 in advance. Alternatively, items not accepted will be returned to the vehicle.
-
Where do Household Chemical Clean Out items go?
The chemical and hazardous items are safely collected and transported by Cleanaway for further processing and distribution to a network of specialised facilities.
This includes recovering useful resources and removal of harmful substances that could end up in landfill and cause harm to people and the environment.
Some examples include:
-
Paint solvents are extracted and used in industrial or energy applications.
-
Motor and cooking oils can be refined and reused as industrial fuel, incorporated into other products.
-
Batteries can be reconditioned or materials recycled into new products or batteries.
Thank you for your feedback.