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Residents can drop off their unwanted household chemicals free of charge at the council's Moss Vale Works Depot from 9.00 am to 3.30 pm.

Chemicals that can be dropped off include residential quantities (20 kilogram or 20 litre maximum container size) of:

Wingecarribee Shire Council's manager of environment and sustainability Barry Arthur said the service was important as it provided residents with a safe way to dispose of unwanted chemicals.

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"Involvement in programs like this is a great way to keep problem waste out of landfill," he said.

"Last year, a record volume of chemicals was collected from residents.

"To keep up with demand, additional resources have been allocated to reduce wait times at this year's event.

"Remember, used or unwanted chemicals must always be properly disposed of and never poured down drains or sinks or placed in kerbside bins."

The council's Moss Vale Depot can be entered via Parkes Road, Moss Vale. Residents are reminded that the Depot is not located within the grounds of the nearby Resource Recovery Centre.

The council's Chemical CleanOut is a NSW EPA Waste Less, Recycle More initiative funded from the Waste Levy and supported by Council's Environment Levy.

For more information call the Environment Line on phone 131 555 or visit www.cleanout.com.au.

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