Household Chemical Collection Program

Council will be conducting household chemical collection day at the following locations:

Wallerawang Council Works Depot
(Entry off Main St),
WALLERAWANG
Sunday 22 April 2012
8:30 - 11:00 am

Lithgow Council Works Depot,
Mort Street,
LITHGOW
Sunday 22 April 2012
1:00 - 3:30 pm

Participants should remain in their vehicles and wait for staff at the collection events to remove the household chemical wastes. Staff are appropriately trained to reduce the risks of occupational health and safety incidents.

Here’s your chance to get rid of your household chemicals. Materials that will be accepted include:

1. paint and paint related products (thinners, strippers, varnish, etc)
2. pesticides and herbicides (fungicides, baits, poisons, wood preservatives)
3. household cleaners
4. motor oils and fuels
5. batteries
6. pool chemicals
7. acid and alkalis
8. hobby chemicals (photography chemicals, etc)
9. household gas bottles
10. fire extinguishers
11. fluorescent tubes.

Please remember that only chemicals from non-business sources are accepted. Household quantities may be dropped off at any of the locations convenient to you.

Larger non-commercial quantities may also be accepted. Phone 131 555 to make arrangements.

This program is just one of the initiatives being developed to help you improve recycling and make your home safer.

For more information on the program including other drop off centres and dates, visit the CleanOut web site www.cleanout.com.au or contact the CLEAN OUT HOTLINE 131 555.

Please store and transport your household chemicals carefully

1. NEVER MIX CHEMICALS as this may produce dangerous reactions. Try to keep all chemicals in their original containers.
2. Ensure containers are clearly labelled and well sealed, If you do not know what is in the container, label it UNKNOWN CHEMICAL.
3. Liquid can leak during transport. Wrap containers holding liquids securely in newspaper and place them into sturdy plastic bags, then pack in plastic buckets or trays.
4. Keep household chemicals away from passengers, for example, in the boot