Household Chemical CleanOut Sydney 2026: Remaining Free Drop-Off Dates and What to Bring
Household Chemical CleanOut (HCC) events are a free drive-through service for all NSW residents. Drop off between 9am and 3:30pm on the dates below.
NSW EPA brochure: Sydney Jul–Dec 2026 (PDF) EPA: Find a CRC or CleanOut
Remaining Sydney dates (Nov–Dec 2026)
- Sunday 1 November 2026 (host: Blacktown): Sydney Motorsport Park, Ferrers Road, Eastern Creek
- Sunday 8 November 2026 (host: Randwick): Heffron Park, Fitzgerald Avenue Car Park, Maroubra
- Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November 2026 (host: Ku-ring-gai): St Ives Showground, Mona Vale Road, St Ives
- Saturday 28 November 2026 (host: Inner West): Inner West Council Works Depot, 15–17 Unwins Bridge Road, St Peters. Enter via Bolton Street (rear of the depot, parallel to the railway tracks); exit via the Unwins Bridge Road gate, left turn only. This event also takes e-waste for recycling. See Inner West event page and our Inner West guide.
- Sunday 29 November 2026 (host: Strathfield): Strathfield Council Depot, 1 Weerona Road, Strathfield
- Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December 2026 (host: Hills Shire): Castle Hill Showground, Showground Road, Castle Hill
All events run 9am–3:30pm. Earlier 2026 events listed in the brochure have already passed.
What you can drop off (free)
- Garden chemicals and pool chemicals
- Household cleaners and hobby chemicals
- Paint and poisons
- Batteries and fluoro lights
- Fire extinguishers and gas bottles
- Motor oils, fluids and fuels
- Vapes
Quantity limits
- Paint: up to 100L (in 20L containers).
- Other household waste: up to 20L or 20kg per waste type.
Transporting chemicals safely (EPA tips)
- Tape battery terminals. Wear gloves for leaking or corroded batteries and put them in a sealed plastic bag.
- Label containers clearly and seal them well. If you don’t know the contents, label it “UNKNOWN CHEMICAL”.
- Keep chemicals in their original containers where possible, and never mix chemicals.
- Wrap old or damaged containers in newspaper, put them in a sturdy plastic bag, then in a plastic container or tray.
- Keep chemicals away from passengers, e.g. in the boot, and load everything in the rear before you go.
Can’t make a date? Year-round options
Community Recycling Centres (CRCs) are open year-round for paint, gas bottles, batteries, oils, fluoro lights and smoke detectors. They generally don’t take household chemicals like cleaners or pool chemicals. See our CRC / free drop-off guide or the EPA CRC and CleanOut finder.
Unwanted medicines go back to your local pharmacy (EPA brochure).
Sources: NSW EPA Household Chemical CleanOut brochure, Sydney Jul–Dec 2026; Inner West Council event page; EPA CRC/CleanOut finder. Last checked 2026-10-31.