Chemical Waste/Hazardous Collection in the Waverley Council area
Household Chemical waste and hazardous materials include household cleaners, automotive products, garden chemicals, paints, thinners, adhesives, varnishes, pool cleaners, batteries and asbestos.
CleanOut
The Department of Environment and Conservation NSW is working with local councils to provide drop-off events for old or leftover chemicals found around the home.
Household quantities of the following chemicals are accepted:
- Paint & paint related products
- Pesticides, herbicides and poisons
- Solvents and household cleaners
- Motor oils, fuels and fluids
- Batteries
- Gas bottles & fire extinguishers
- Pool chemicals
- Acids and alkalis
- Hobby chemicals
- Fluorescent tubes
To find the date and the location of your closest collection:
Visit: The CleanOut Website
For further details, contact Eleanor Raftery on 02 9369 8242.
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Old and unwanted medicines around the home are a household hazard and can be dangerous if taken when they are out-of-date, not prescribed for you or within reach of children. To find out how to safely dispose of unwanted and out-of-date medicines visit the medicine section on this site.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.
