drumMUSTER and ChemClear

drumMUSTER

drumMUSTER provides Australian agricultural and veterinary chemical users with a recycling pathway for eligible empty AgVet chemical containers.

Waste facility acceptance*

*Acceptance limits apply:

  • up to 75 drums max. accepted 
  • no drums are to be delivered or received within the final hour of the sites closing time. 

Six-step process for safely rinsing and recycling chemical drums: 1) Rinse out the container thoroughly. 2) Pour the rinse water back into the spray tank to ensure complete cleaning. 3) Remove lids and puncture metal containers to prevent reuse. 4) Allow drums to dry completely in a well-ventilated area. 5) Inspect drums for any remaining residue and re-rinse if needed. 6) Return clean, dry drums to the nearest drumMUSTER collection site.

ChemClear

ChemClear conducts collections throughout Australia at regular intervals, with most states having scheduled collections every two years. AgVet chemicals are disposed of through ChemClear

ChemClear Factsheet(PDF, 4MB) 

ChemClear is a not-for-profit chemical collection and disposal service for unwanted and unknown AgVet chemicals.

Contact waste and recycling

Address: 46 University Drive
Bundaberg QLD 4670

Telephone: 1300 883 699

Email: wasteandrecycling@bundaberg.qld.gov.au

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