Now is the perfect time to clean out the garage or even the cupboard under your laundry tub for hazardous household chemicals and items in preparation for the Chemical CleanOut.

Hosted by the NSW Environment Protection Authority and supported by Northern Beaches Council, the next Household Chemical CleanOut will be held at Mona Vale Beach carpark on the weekend of 23 - 24 June 2018 (9am - 3.30pm).

Northern Beaches Mayor Michael Regan said the Council is committed to protecting the environment.

“I encourage residents to take advantage of the free drop-off facility. Unwanted chemicals and paints are harmful to the environment, if not disposed of correctly.

“Getting rid of them means they are no longer a potential hazard to you or your family, if left lying around the house and not stored correctly,” Mayor Regan said.

Items that can be dropped off include household cleaners, pesticides and herbicides, poisons, motor fuels, fluorescent globes, acids, smoke detectors, paints, gas bottles, fire extinguishers as well as car and household batteries.

Only household chemical quantities will be accepted (a maximum of 20 kg or 20 litres) per drop off.  As a safety requirement residents must be in a vehicle to drop off unwanted household chemicals.  Walk-ins will not be accepted.

Delays are likely to be encountered along Surfview Road, Seabeach Avenue and Barrenjoey Road at Mona Vale.

The beach carpark opposite Apex Park Mona Vale Beach will be closed for the entire weekend. Traffic controllers will be on duty and residents are advised that there will be changed traffic conditions.

For more information on what can be accepted, visit the EPA’s website.