Chemical clean-out at council depot

Gosford Council will be holding a free household chemical "clean out" on Saturday, March 3, at Woy Woy Depot from 9am to 3.30pm.

Council's senior technical officer Mr James Lawson said it was a "great opportunity" to get rid of old household chemicals such as motor oils, batteries, household cleaners and paints.

"Over 17.2 tonnes were handed in at the household chemical clean out day last year at the Woy Woy Depot, so we are expecting a great response," Mr Lawson said.

"Other items that can be recycled include pesticides, aerosols, fungicides, weed killers, solvents, paints, poisons, fuels, acid and alkalis, and gas bottles."

Residents are asked to not mix chemicals and to handle them with caution.

A maximum of 20 litres or 20kg per item applies.

Up to 20 litres of old motor oil can be dropped off anytime during business hours free of charge at Woy Woy tip.

Both Gosford and Wyong Council received funding for the project from the NSW Department of Environment and Conservation.

For further information call the Clean Out Info Hotline on 131 555.

Press release, 20 Feb 2007 Kate Carragher, Gosford Council