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Disposal of household chemicals

Safely get rid of household chemicals at our chemical collection events, held twice a year

Find out where you can dispose of them.

The NSW Environmental Protection Agency provides these free Household Chemical Collection services for all NSW residents. This project is a Waste Less, Recycle More initiative funded from the waste levy. 

You can also drop off your old household chemicals, any time of the year, at one of the many permanent Community Recycling Centres.

If you miss Council’s Household Chemical Collections, don’t worry, there are a number of existing industry supported programs to collect left over paint, used lead-acid batteries, old medicines and other hazardous household materials.

Nitrous Oxide (NO2) cannisters cannot be placed in any household bins. They can explode and ignite, which is dangerous for your family, neighbours and your garbos.

Keep your community and Council staff safe by taking your empty unwanted NO2 cannisters to the Liverpool Community Recycling Centre (CRC) or the next Household Chemical Clean Out near you. 

Click here to find out more about your local CRCs and Chemical Clean Outs. Some metal recyclers will also accept empty NO2 canister. Call ahead to check the metal recyclers requirements.