Chemical Drop off Day - Saturday 29 November

This Saturday 29 November 2025 the Waste Transfer Station will hold a free household chemical and paint drop - off day from 9:00am to 3:00pm.

Residents are invited to safely dispose of unwanted household chemicals and paint that may be sitting unused in sheds or garages.

We encourage everyone to take advantage of this free and easy opportunity. Chemical collection day is the perfect time to tidy up your home and shed. - City of Mount Gambier Environmental Sustainability Business Partner Aaron Izzard.

“Household chemicals should never be poured down drains, into gardens, or placed in landfill bins. Doing so can harm the environment and create safety risks. Bring your old or unwanted chemicals and paints to the collection day for proper disposal.”

Accepted items

• Acids and alkalis
• Brake fluids and coolants
• Cleaning products
• Fuel (up to 100 litres)
• Gardening chemicals (including insecticides, rodenticides, herbicides)
• Liquid paint (up to 100 litres)
• Other household chemicals
• Paint, varnishes and stains
• Photographic chemicals
• Pool chemicals
• Solvents (including paint thinners, turpentine).

Items NOT accepted

• Ammunition or explosives (contact SA Police: 131 444)
• Asbestos and tyres (contact EPA: 8204 2004)
• Fertiliser (use or donate to a local community garden)
• Pharmaceuticals (return to your local pharmacy)
• Household smoke detectors (place in your waste bin)
• Large quantities or commercial chemicals from businesses.

Media contact: City of Mount Gambier Communications Officer Ashlea Watson at awatson@mountgambier.sa.gov.au or phone (08) 8721 2578.