Eurobodalla Council’s annual chemical cleanout was the most popular to date – with Moruya and Narooma’s collection ending early after reaching capacity.
Collection points were at Batemans Bay on Sunday, and Moruya and Narooma on Saturday 9am-4pm.
Council’s waste services manager Nathan Ladmore said there was a significant increase in chemical waste being dropped-off compared to last year.
“The collection vehicles were fully loaded before 4pm on Saturday and couldn’t take any more; meaning the collection was cut short and some residents missed out,” Mr Ladmore said.
“It’s great that more people are supporting the cleanout and next year we’ll increase our capacity to meet this new demand.”
To pick up what was left behind, Council’s waste team organised another collection run with contractors.
Mr Ladmore said any residents that missed out can drop-off their unwanted chemicals to Surf Beach or Brou waste facilities free-of-charge by 4.45pm on Thursday 28 November.
“Council’s waste facilities are not licensed to accept and dispose of liquid waste such as pesticides, fuel, poisons, chemicals, and acids. That’s why we provide the annual collection service, and due to this weekend’s circumstances, we have arranged a one-time permit to accept this waste for contractors to collect,” Mr Ladmore said.
“We have set up temporary storage at Surf Beach and Brou for these hazardous chemicals, which will be safely sorted and transported to a processing facility. Please note, asbestos, explosives, clinical waste and radioactive materials will not be accepted.
Mr Ladmore said Moruya Waste Transfer Station was not suitable for the collection of any liquid chemicals.
