Campbelltown household chemical cleanout a hit with residents

It’s been such a hit with residents, Campbelltown’s annual household chemical cleanout will now be offered twice a year.

Up until now, once a year residents could dispose of household quantities of chemical waste free of charge.

Campbelltown Council has now announced that in response to feedback from the community, this year the chemical cleanout will be held over two events.

The first cleanout event will be held this Saturday, May 11 from 9am to 3.30pm at Veolia Campbelltown Service Centre, 59 Junction Road, Leumeah.

A second event will be held later in the year, with a date yet to be set.

Funded by the NSW EPA Waste Less, Recycle More initiative as part of the waste levy, the cleanout day provides locals the chance to drop off up to 20 litres or 20kg of any one qualifying item, ranging from household cleaners and pesticides to car batteries and smoke detectors (see list below).

“Holding the household chemical cleanout over two events throughout the year, rather than one, allows residents to safely clear out unwanted chemical waste more regularly,” Mayor George Greiss said.

“Through this, we hope to minimise the risk of incorrectly disposed of, or dumped, chemical waste,” Cr Greiss said.

Items that will be accepted include solvents and household cleaners, floor care products, ammonia-based cleaners, fluorescent globes and tubes and smoke detectors.

Also, paint and paint related products, pesticides and herbicides, poisons, gas bottles, fire extinguishers, pool chemicals, hobby chemicals, acids and alkalis, car batteries, motor oils, fuels and liquids

Bookings are not required for this free service.

Residents are able to check the quantity and threshold limits on the council website by clicking here: https://www.campbelltown.nsw.gov.au/Whats-On/Household-Chemical-CleanOut

Residents are also encouraged to visit the community recycling centre at Hepher Road, Campbelltown because many items accepted at the household chemical cleanout can be dropped off here all year round.