Household Chemicals
Will WSN Environmental Solutions accept my household chemicals?
WSN Environmental Solutions accepts
paint, vehicle batteries, engine (sump) oil and some gas cylinders.
WSN does not accept any other household
chemicals or cleaning products.
WSN accepts:
- Engine (sump) oil, up to 20 litres per visit
- Fire extinguishers*
- Halon (yellow) fire extinguishers*
- Household paint*
- LPG cylinders*
- Refrigerant cylinders*
- Vehicle batteries
WSN does not accept:
- Acids and alkalis
- Batteries other than vehicle batteries e.g. mobile phone batteries
- Flammable liquids e.g. petrol
- Flares and explosives
- Hobby chemicals e.g. photography chemicals
- Household cleaners and solvents
- Pesticides, herbicides and poisons
- Medicines
- Excluded chemicals
- Pool chemicals
WSN does not accept bulk liquid wastes at any of its facilities. Hazardous waste transporters are listed under "Waste" in the Yellow Pages.
Charges and payment methods are available from our customer service staff on 1300 651 116, or you can check the current pricing brochure. Note that quantity limits may apply.
What else can I do with my household chemicals?
The NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change conducts regular household chemical collection days in the Sydney Metropolitan, Hunter and Illawarra areas. Materials accepted include paint and paint-related products, pesticides and herbicides, solvents and household cleaners, motor oils, fuels, batteries, gas bottles, fire extinguishers, flares, pool chemicals, acids and alkalis, and hobby chemicals (such as photographic chemicals). Household quantities are accepted free of charge. For scheduled collection dates and other information visit the CleanOut web site or call the CleanOut Hotline on 131 555.
Unwanted and out of date medicines can be returned to your local pharmacy as part of the Return Unwanted Medicines (RUM) program.
Further information about recycling of household products can be found on the following web sites:
The NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change also publishes recycling directories with current listings of hazardous waste facilities.
