Household Chemical CleanOut

The Household Chemical CleanOut is for the safe disposal of household chemicals.

The 2026 Household Chemical CleanOut was held on 13 September 2026.

This page will be updated with the details of the next event once the dates and times have been determined.

The following chemicals are accepted in household quantities - up to 20L or 20kg per waste type at the Household Chemical CleanOut.

The items marked with an asterisk can also be dropped off at the Community Recycling Centre, during the normal daily operating hours of the Lithgow Solid Waste Facility.

  • Acids and alkalis
  • Ammonia-based cleaners
  • Floor care products
  • Household cleaners and solvents
  • Pesticides, herbicides and poisons,
  • Pool chemicals and hobby chemicals
  • Cooking oils*
  • Motor fuels and oils*
  • Car and Household batteries*
  • Fluorescent globes and tubes*
  • Smoke detectors*
  • Paint and paint-related products (up to 100L of paint, in 20L containers, can be accepted)*
  • Vapes (as part of the Embedded Batteries trial which ends in September 2026)*

*These items are also accepted at the Community Recycling Centre, 7 days/week

Business-related and commercial quantities of chemicals are not accepted.

 

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