25 February 2026

 

THE Chemical CleanOut events provide a safe and environmentally responsible way to clear out hazardous items from your home, shed or garage.

 

Chemical CleanOut event details:

 

• Saturday 28 February and Sunday 1 March

 

• Former Kincumber Waste Management Facility,Cullens Road, Kincumber. 9am - 3.30pm. Note: This facility remains closed, however it is open for Chemical CleanOut.

 

• Saturday 7 March and Sunday 8 March

 

• Council Long Jetty Depot, Corner The Entrance and Wyong Roads (turn left into 1 Morris Place, Bateau Bay),9am - 3.30pm

 

Council Mayor, Lawrie McKinna said safely getting rid of old household chemicals is an important way residents can protect their families, neighbours and the environment.

 

“Old or unwanted chemicals sitting around the house can be dangerous, especially for children and pets, and pouring them down the drain or putting them in the bin can seriously harm our environment,” Mayor McKinna said.

 

“These free events make it simple for our community to do the right thing. I encourage everyone to take the opportunity to clean out cupboards, sheds and garages and dispose of these chemicals safely.”

 

Council Director Infrastructure Services, Boris Bolgoff said a wide range of items will be accepted.

 

“A wide range of household chemicals will be accepted, including paint, pesticides, gas bottles, fire extinguishers and fluorescent globes – even unknown or unlabelled chemicals can be dropped off,” Mr Bolgoff said.

 

“Just a reminder, this event is for residents to dispose of household quantities only. A 20-litre or 20-kilogram limit applies per item, except for paint, which is accepted up to 100 litres in containers of 20 litres or less.”

 

View full list of accepted items here.

 

The Chemical CleanOut program is a NSW Government Waste Less, Recycle More initiative brought to you by the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, Paintback and Central Coast Council.

 

For more information, search ‘chemical cleanout’.

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