Household Chemical Waste Disposal

Never Bin a Battery banner by NSW EPA. Image of common household batteries with a cross over them.

 

The following chemicals can be disposed of at any Household Chemical CleanOut Event:

  • Solvents and household cleaners
  • Floor care products
  • Ammonia-based cleaners
  • Pesticides and herbicides
  • Poisons
  • Pool chemicals
  • Hobby chemicals
  • Motor fuels
  • Fluorescent globes and tubes
  • Acids and alkalis
  • Smoke detectors
  • Paint and paint-related products
  • Gas bottles
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Car and household batteries
  • Motor oils and cooking oils
  • Vapes

Only household quantities of chemicals are accepted.

When is the next Chemical CleanOut Event?

The Household Chemical CleanOut is held once each year, usually towards the end of the year in November or December. 

The next FREE Household Chemical CleanOut event is to be announced.
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Where to Recycle Chemicals - Drop-off Access Map

Chemical CleanOut 2025 Mud Map at Showground, Castle Hill.

Above: Access map at Showground for the Chemical CleanOut.

For More Information

For more information visit www.cleanout.com.au or contact council on 02 9843 0555.

If you would like to be notified via email when the next Chemical CleanOut event is announced please join our mailing list here.

Alternative Disposal Options

There are a number of organisations accepting chemical waste. For a directory, please see https://www.recyclingnearyou.com.au/. (Please note that fees may apply).

 

If you have any questions about the information on this page, please contact the Resource Recovery Team at resourcerecovery@thehills.nsw.gov.au

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