Prepare for Chemical Cleanout

It’s time to clean out your cupboards or shed and dispose of household problem wastes for free, including paints, chemicals, batteries, gas bottles and more.

The cleanout will once again be held at Council facilities, allowing residents to remove chemicals and hazardous wastes from their homes through the annual Household Chemical CleanOut.

The events are taking place on Sunday 13^th December at the Goulburn Recreation Area between 8am and 12pm, and at the Marulan Waste Management Centre between 2pm and 4pm. Council has decided to continue with the Goulburn event at the Recreation Area due to the growing popularity of the chemical cleanout.

Goulburn Mulwaree Mayor Bob Kirk described the program as a great opportunity for residents to dispose of hazardous wastes such as paint, gas bottles and chemicals for free.

“This event is held once a year and most items are not otherwise accepted at Goulburn Mulwaree Council’s waste facilities so I encourage the community to take advantage of this event.

Residents can dispose of household quantities of the following household chemicals and items – up to a maximum of 20 litres or 20 kilograms of a single item:

• Solvents and household cleaners
• Floor Care products
• Ammonia-based cleaners
• Pesticides and herbicides
• Poisons
• Pool chemicals
• Hobby chemicals
• Motor fuels
• Fluorescent globes and tubes
• Acids and alkalis
• Smoke detectors
• Paint and paint-related products
• Gas bottles
• Fire extinguishers
• Cars & household batteries
• Motor oils & cooking oils