Chemical Waste/Hazardous Collection in the Byron Shire Council area
Household Chemical waste and hazardous materials include household cleaners, automotive products, garden chemicals, paints, thinners, adhesives, varnishes, pool cleaners, batteries and asbestos.
Household Chemical Waste/Hazardous Waste Collection services near you include:
Household Chemical Waste Collection
Frequency:
Once a Year
Available to:
No Collection Service - Annual free drop off at Myocum Waste and Recycling Centre - Regional Store at Lismore can be accessed by appointment free of charge
The chemicals that are collected include:
- No Collection Service - Annual free drop off at Myocum Waste and Recycling Centre - Regional Store at Lismore can be accessed by appointment free of charge. Call 6621 9671 to make an appointment.
- Paints, persticides, herbicides, solvents, household cleaners, gas bottles, fire extinguishers, pool chemicals, acids, alkalis, hobby chemcials. **Up to 20 litres**Domestic only**
For further details, contact Russell Chaplin on 02 6626 7156.
What to do with other chemicals or hazardous waste
Asbestos: As asbestos is classed as a hazardous material it may only be disposed of at certain locations in Australia. To find out how to safely dispose of asbestos visit the asbestos section on this site.
Medicines: Old and unwanted medicines around the home are a household hazard and can be dangerous if taken when they are out-of-date, not prescribed for you or within reach of children. To find out how to safely dispose of unwanted and out-of-date medicines visit the medicine section on this site.
Farm chemicals: These can be disposed of through the ChemClear Program.
Sharps: Sharps must not be placed in your recycling bin or garbage bin. For health and safety reasons, please place your sharps in a secure and strong puncture resistant container, such as an Australian Standard Sharps container. You can dispose of this container at authorised collection points.
Ammunition and Flares: These should be taken to your local police station.
