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Household Hazardous Materials Collection
At the recent Household Chemical CleanOut event at Mona Vale Beach on Sat 30 April and Sun 1 May 2011, 1993 people participated, with the total number of items collected weighing in at 79,945.7 kgs.
The most common items collected were water-based and oil-based paints, along with lead batteries, gas cylinders and motor oils. It's great to see Pittwater residents keeping these items out of landfill and out of our environment.
For the next collection dates, or for further information call the Clean Out Info Hotline on 131 555 or go to www.cleanout.com.au or email info@environment.nsw.gov.au
The Pittwater Council are hosting another Chemical CleanOut Event at Mona Vale Beach this April 2012:
Sat 28, Sun 29 April 2012
Mona Vale Beach Car Park - Surfview Road Mona Vale , 9.00am - 3.30pm.
Materials that will be accepted
- Paint and paint-related products (thinners, strippers, varnish etc.)
- Pesticides & herbicides (fungicides, baits/poisons, wood preservatives)
- Poisons
- Solvents and household cleaners
- Motor oils, fuels and fluids
- Batteries
- Gas bottles
- Fire extinguishers
- Pool chemicals
- Acids & alkali's
- Hobby chemicals (photography chemicals etc)
- Flurescent tubes
Only household quantities will be accepted, 20kgs or 20 Litres maximum. This program is just one of the initiatives being developed to help you improve recycling and make your home safer.
Please store and transport your chemicals carefully
- Never mix chemicals as this may produce dangerous reactions.
- Try to keep all chemicals in their original containers.
- Ensure containers are clearly labelled and well sealed. If you do not know what is in the container, label it "unknown chemical".
- 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.
- Keep household chemicals away from passengers, e.g. in the boot.
Did you know?
- You can return your old and unwanted medicines to any pharmacy for free and safe disposal.
For more information ask your pharmacist or visit www.returnmed.com.au or call 1300 650 835.
- Your old mobile phones and their batteries can also be recycled.
Follow the link for more information on where to recycle mobile phones.
Updated: 16 June 2011