The annual household chemical clean out will take place on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 August 2026 in both Dubbo and Wellington.
Dubbo Regional Council Mayor Josh Black said the annual household chemical clean out is a great opportunity for residents to clean out their garage or shed and dispose of those unwanted household chemicals or paint for free.
“The clean out allows residents to safely dispose of household chemical products, such as household cleaners, pool chemicals and pesticides safely to help protect the environment around us,” Clr Black said.
Items that can be disposed of during the clean out include garden and pool chemicals, household cleaners, hobby chemicals, poisons, batteries, paint, motor oils, fluids and fuels, fluoro lights, gas bottles, fire extinguishers and smoke detectors.
The annual household chemical cleanout will be held at:
Dubbo Regional Council Depot on Hawthorn St on Saturday 8 August 2026 from 9am until 5pm and the Wellington Waste and Recycling Centre on Nanima Village Rd on Sunday 9 August 2026 from 11am until 2pm.
“If you are unable to make the annual household chemical clean out event, residents can also drop off these items to the Community Recycling Centres at Whylandra Waste and Recycling Centre or the Wellington Waste Transfer Station during their business hours at no charge,” Clr Black said.
Only domestic household quantities are accepted with 20L or 20kg the maximum container size. The service is not available for businesses or commercial quantities.
For more details on what can be dropped off at the collection points visit www.dubbo.nsw.gov.au.
