Residents across Upper Lachlan Shire can dispose of unwanted household chemicals at a free Household Chemical CleanOut event in Crookwell. The event runs from 8.00 am to 11.00 am on Saturday 31 October 2026 at Todkill Park. Accepted items include paint, pesticides, pool chemicals, batteries, motor oils and fire extinguishers. Chemicals should stay in original labelled containers, be secured during transport and not be mixed. Commercial quantities will not be accepted.
Nedlands could move to a more expensive on-demand model for bulk waste verge collections, which have been delayed. The delay followed a sharp rise in contractor costs, with the previous contractor seeking an increase the council called excessive and unjustifiable. Three submissions were received for on-demand loose verge collection, and a recommendation will go to council next week. Under the proposed system, the estimated annual cost to the city would rise to about $726,262, from about $490,494 last year. Officers say the pre-booked system would reduce illegal dumping.
The City of Stirling has unanimously supported a motion calling for a national vape disposal scheme. Councillor Daniela Ion says discarded e-cigarettes are often littered or placed in ordinary bins. Lithium-ion batteries in vapes can ignite when crushed during waste collection, causing fires in bins and collection vehicles. A study funded by the Waste Authority found more than 65 per cent of vape materials are recyclable. Letters seeking an interim State-funded amnesty collection program will be sent to State and Federal health authorities.
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Hilltops Council is inviting residents to dispose of hazardous household chemicals free of charge at upcoming CleanOut events in November. Events will run at the Victoria Street Waste Facility in Young on Saturday 7 November, and at the Boorowa and Murrumburrah waste facilities on Sunday 8 November, each from 8am to 3pm. Accepted items include motor oils, fuels, paints, pool chemicals, batteries, gas bottles and smoke detectors. Household quantities up to 20 litres or 20 kilograms are accepted, with paint up to 100 litres and batteries up to 10 kilograms. Business and commercial quantities will not be accepted.
Glenelg Shire Council is offering free green waste disposal at all its waste management facilities from Saturday 24 October to Wednesday 4 November. Mayor Karen Stephens said the service helps residents clear dry vegetation and reduce fire risks around their homes. Council's Local Laws team is also starting its annual fire prevention inspections across the shire, and residents are reminded to keep properties free of excessive vegetation. Only household garden waste from Glenelg Shire residents and ratepayers is accepted, up to one cubic metre per customer.
