Household Chemical CleanOut

Unpacking chemicals from a car boot. Credit-EPA

Due to a fire at Cleanaway’s Sydney facility, the Chemical CleanOut event on 15 February 2025 has been postponed. The NSW EPA is working on next steps. Residents are encouraged to hold onto their unwanted household chemicals until a new date is confirmed. Do not dispose of hazardous waste in kerbside bins or illegally dump materials. For updates, visit www.cleanout.com.au or contact Council via phone 02 4868 0888 or email mail@wsc.nsw.gov.au.

The Household Chemical Clean-Out event is held once a year and allows residents to drop off their unwanted household chemicals free of charge, including cleaners, garden chemicals, paints, and batteries. 

Next event date: Saturday 15 February 2025 (CANCELLED)

Location: Moss Vale Depot 53-57 Berrima Rd, Moss Vale NSW 2577

Chemicals That Can Be Disposed

Chemicals that can be disposed at the Household Chemical CleanOut include residential quantities (20 kg or 20 litre maximum container sizes) of;

  • 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

 

Funding

This annual event is hosted by Council through the support of the Environment Levy and the NSW Environment Protection Agency (EPA).  

This is a NSW EPA Waste Less, Recycle More initiative, funded from the Waste Levy.

 

Further Information

Many household items (other than chemicals) can be disposed of year round at our local Community Recycling Centre (CRC). See the CRC website for more information.

For further information call the Environment Line on 131 555 or visit the EPA website.