Professional subcontractors will collect, sort and pack chemicals at collection sites and then transport them to a central facility for safe disposal. The scheme will start in south-eastern NSW, with the first collection commencing in Bega on Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 November. This will be followed by two-day collections at Narooma, Berridale, Cooma and finishing at Bombala on 12 and 13 December. Further collections will be staged around the State through 2001 and 2002. Member for South Coast Wayne Smith MP encouraged South Coast farmers to participate in the free one-off scheme.
Unwanted chemicals can sit for years in the shed gathering dust.
It's safer for families and for the environment to have these chemicals properly disposed of in case they leak or escape. Mr Smith said detailed information is being mailed to farmers during the next week and pre-booking is necessary for safety reasons and to minimise waiting times. Collections for the rest of New South Wales will be held progressively during 2001 and 2002. Dates and locations will be advertised prior to collections.