Shellharbour, your next Household Chemical Cleanout Event is on 19 September 2026
Time:Â 9am – 3:30pm
Location: Albion Oval Car Park – Ash Avenue, Albion Park Rail
Have chemicals you need to dispose of?
The correct way to dispose of potentially hazardous chemicals is through the Household Chemical Cleanout event.
The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, in conjunction with Councils host Household Chemical Cleanout events throughout the year.
Residents can bring their old and unwanted household chemicals and they will be disposed and/or recycled for FREE!
You can drop off household quantities of:
- 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*
- Vapes
*Items with a * can also be taken to Dunmore Depot anytime for FREE!
Quantities are 20L or 20KG, except paint is up to 100L (in 20L containers).
To find out when your next local Household Chemical Cleanout Event is, head to https://www.epa.nsw.gov.au/your-environment/recycling-and-reuse/household-recycling-overview/household-chemical-cleanout
