Household Chemical CleanOut Dates Confirmed for 2026
Got old paint, household cleaners, pesticides, batteries or other unwanted chemicals at home? Bega Valley Shire Council's Household Chemical CleanOut is returning in October 2026, providing residents with a free and safe way to dispose of common household chemicals.
2026 Collection Dates and Locations
Eden Waste and Recycling Centre
Princes Highway, Eden
Saturday 17 October 2026
8.00am to 11.00am
Pambula
Merimbula Street car park (behind the shops)
Saturday 17 October 2026
1.00pm to 4.00pm
Bega Saleyards
Kerrisons Lane, Bega
Sunday 18 October 2026
8.00am to 11.00am
Bermagui Waste and Recycling Centre
Strudwicks Road, Bermagui
Sunday 18 October 2026
1.00pm to 4.00pm
What is Household Chemical CleanOut?
The Household Chemical CleanOut program allows residents to safely dispose of unwanted household chemicals free of charge.
Accepted Items
Residents can drop off:
- Garden chemicals
- Pool chemicals
- Household cleaners
- Hobby chemicals
- Poisons
- Batteries*
- Paint*
- Motor oils, fluids and fuels*
- Fluorescent lights*
- Gas bottles*
- Fire extinguishers*
- Smoke detectors*
Important Information
- Only household quantities are accepted.
- The maximum quantity accepted is 20 litres or 20 kilograms per item, except for paint.
- Up to 100 litres of paint will be accepted, provided it is in containers of 20 litres or less.
- Trade painters may also drop off up to 100 litres of paint through the Paintback program.
For more information, visit Household Chemical CleanOut.
Year-Round Recycling Options
Items marked with an asterisk (*) can be dropped off free of charge throughout the year at the Community Recycling Centre (CRC) located at the Merimbula Waste and Recycling Centre, during normal opening hours.