Lake Mac residents will be able to safely dispose of problem household waste free of charge at the next Chemical CleanOut at Croudace Bay Boat Ramp, Thomas H Halton Park.
Please not the boat ramp car park will be closed from 6pm Friday 29 August to allow for set up for Saturday. It will reopen 6pm 30 August.
As with previous Chemical Cleanouts, visitors will be required to stay in their vehicles at all times while the operators remove the waste from car boots, trays or trailers.
Household quantities of the following household chemicals and items are permitted (up to a maximum of 20 litres or 20 kilograms of a single item), except paint. Up to 100 litres (in 20L containers) of paint accepted.
- 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
- Car and household batteries
- Motor oils and cooking oils
For more information, including what waste can be disposed of at the Chemical CleanOut, visit epa.nsw.gov.au.
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