Make your home a safer place and dispose of unwanted chemicals for free at the Household Chemical Clean Out event.

Open to all residents and non-residents of the City of Parramatta Council.

Date: Sunday, 1 May 2022

Location: City of Parramatta, Rydalmere Operation Centre, 316 Victoria Road, Rydalmere (behind Bunnings and McDonalds)

You can take household quantities (up to a maximum of 20 litres or 20 kilograms ) of the following household chemicals and items for safe disposal at this event.  

•     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

Please exercise caution when handling and transporting chemical

• Never mix chemicals as this may produce dangerous reactions.
• Wherever possible keep all chemicals in their original containers.
• Ensure containers are clearly labeled and well-sealed. If you do not know the contents, label the container 'unknown chemical'.
• Liquids can leak during transport: wrap containers holding liquids securely in newspaper, place in sturdy plastic bags and then in plastic buckets or trays.
• Keep household chemicals away from passengers, for example, by placing them in the boot of your car.

For more information, visit the EPA website.

This is a NSW EPA Waste Less, Recycle More initiative funded from the Waste Levy. For more information call the Environment Line on 131 555.