NIRW organises Household Chemical CleanOut events each year for residents in the New England North West NSW region, to safely dispose of potentially hazardous household chemicals for free. These events are held annually across many locations and are advertised in advance.
| LOCATION | DAY | DATE | TIME | EVENT LOCATION | ADDRESS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guyra | Saturday | 1 March 2025 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | Guyra Recycling & Transfer Station | Everett Street, Guyra |
| Armidale | Saturday | 1 March 2025 | 1:30pm - 4:30pm | Armidale Waste Management Facility | 108 Long Swamp Road, Armidale |
| Uralla | Sunday | 2 March 2025 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | Uralla Waste Management Facility | Tip Road, Uralla |
| Tenterfield | Saturday | 8 March 2025 | 10:00am - 4:30pm | Tenterfield Transfer Station | 121 Sunnyside Loop Road, Tenterfield |
| Glen Innes | Sunday | 9 March 2025 | 10:30am - 4:00pm | Glen Innes Waste Facility | 88 Rodgers Road, Glen Innes |
| Moree | Saturday | 15 March 2025 | 9:00am - 4:00pm | Moree Waste Management Facility | 57 Evergreen Road, Moree |
| Warialda | Sunday | 16 March 2025 | 8:30am - 11:30am | Warialda Landfill | Rubbish Depot Road, Warialda |
| Bingara | Sunday | 16 March 2025 | 1:30pm - 4:30pm | Bingara Landfill | 2668 Killarney Gap Road, Bingara |
| Gunnedah | Friday | 21 March 2025 | 1:30pm - 4:30pm | Gunnedah Waste Management Facility | 418 Quia Road, Gunnedah |
| Narrabri | Saturday | 22 March 2025 | 8:30am - 11:30am | Narrabri Waste Management Facility | 73 Dump Road, Narrabri |
| Wee Waa | Saturday | 22 March 2025 | 1:30pm - 4:30pm | Wee Waa Transfer Station | 162 Vera Leap Road, Wee Waa |
| Boggabri | Sunday | 23 March 2025 | 8:30am - 11:30am | Boggabri Transfer Station | 138 Aerodrome Road, Boggabri |
| Quirindi | Friday | 28 March 2025 | 9:00am - 3:30pm | Quirindi Waste Management Facility | Merinda Road, Quirindi |
| Tamworth | Saturday | 29 March 2025 | 9:00am - 4:00pm | Marius Street Sporting Fields Carpark | 41 Marius Street, Tamworth |
| Manilla | Sunday | 30 March 2025 | 8:30am - 11:30am | Manilla Landfill | Manilla Road, Manilla |
What items can be dropped off at a Household Chemical CleanOut event?
You can take household quantities of the following household chemicals and items – up to a maximum of 20L or 20kg 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
- Car and household batteries
- Motor oils and cooking oils
Business and commercial quantities of chemicals are not accepted. For commercial waste disposal visit www.businessrecycling.com.au
Storing and transporting unwanted chemicals
Handle and transport chemicals carefully:
- Never mix chemicals as this may produce dangerous reactions.
- Wherever possible, keep all chemicals in their original containers.
- Ensure containers are clearly labelled and well-sealed. If you do not know the contents, label the container ‘unknown chemical’.
- Liquid can leak during transport: wrap containers holding liquids securely in newspaper, place in sturdy plastic bags and then in plastic buckets or trays.
- Keep household chemicals away from passengers, for example, by placing them in the boot of your car.