Safely clean out the shed with the Household Chemical CleanOut
Bega Valley Shire residents will soon have the chance to safely dispose of household chemicals at upcoming CleanOut events in October.
The Household Chemical Cleanout helps to safely dispose of some problem waste products.
15 October 2024
Bega Valley Shire residents will soon have the chance to safely dispose of household chemicals at upcoming CleanOut events in October.
The NSW Government’s Household Chemical CleanOut program offers a free, convenient way to dispose of potentially hazardous items, with events in Eden, Pambula, Bega, and Bermagui.
Council’s Waste Education Officer, Rebecca Bruce said people can bring household quantities of chemicals, including cleaners, paints, pesticides, motor oils, and more.
“Although for trade painters, the limit is higher,” Ms Bruce said. “Through the Paintback initiative, tradies can drop off up to 100 litres of paint in containers no larger than 20 litres.
“To ensure safe transport of chemicals, keep them sealed and separate – never mix them. If any containers are damaged, make sure they are wrapped and securely transported.”
“Many items such as paint and car batteries can be recycled, transforming a problem and potentially hazardous waste product into a valuable resource.”
All items should be in their original containers, clearly labelled and securely sealed.
Event Dates and Locations:
Eden
Eden Waste and Recycling Centre, Princes Highway
Saturday 26 October from 8:00am – 11:00am
Pambula
Merimbola Street Carpark
Saturday 26 October from 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Bega
Bega Saleyards, Kerrisons Lane
Sunday 27 October from 8:00am – 11:00am
Bermagui
Bermagui Waste and Recycling Centre, Strudwicks Road
Sunday 27 October from 1:00pm – 4:00pm
You can drop off the following materials:
From your home: Solvents, household cleaners, floor care products, ammonia-based cleaners, cooking oil, smoke detectors, and fluorescent globes and and tubes.
From your garage: Paint, pesticides, herbicides, poisons, gas bottles, fire extinguishers, pool chemicals, hobby chemicals, acids and alkalis.
From your car: Car batteries, motor oils, fuels and fluids.
For more details, contact the NSW Government’s Environment Line at 131 555 or email info@environment.nsw.gov.au.
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