NSW EPA funding to support safe chemical disposal
ChemClear is working with the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to help farmers, primary producers and agribusinesses safely dispose of unwanted agricultural and veterinary chemicals following recent severe weather events.
A statewide ChemClear collection is planned across New South Wales, providing chemical users with an opportunity to clear unwanted, obsolete or unknown AgVet chemicals from their properties. Registrations for the collection close on 31 August 2026.
As part of the collection, NSW EPA severe weather recovery funding will provide financial assistance towards the disposal of eligible Group 2 chemicals registered in selected disaster-affected local government areas across the Mid North Coast, Hunter and New England regions.
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Unwanted chemicals can take up valuable storage space and become difficult to manage, particularly when containers are damaged, labels deteriorate or products are no longer required.
ChemClear provides a safe and responsible disposal pathway for these chemicals. Through this funding initiative, eligible chemical users can receive assistance with disposal costs that would normally apply to Group 2 chemicals.
Funding is available in the following LGAs:
Armidale Regional
Bellingen Shire
Clarence Valley
Coffs Harbour
Dungog
Kempsey Shire
Maitland
MidCoast
Nambucca Valley
Port Macquarie-Hastings
Port Stephens
Walcha
Chemical users in these areas are encouraged to register as early as possible. The amount of funding applied to each eligible registration will be determined after registrations close and will depend on the total volume of eligible Group 2 chemicals registered and the funding available.
Chemical users outside these LGAs can still participate in the statewide NSW collection under ChemClear’s standard arrangements.
Register your unwanted chemicals
To participate, register your unwanted AgVet chemicals with ChemClear by 31 August 2026. Once registrations have been assessed, ChemClear will provide further information about funding allocations and collection arrangements.
Frequently asked questions
What are Group 2 chemicals?
Group 2 chemicals are unwanted AgVet chemicals that are not covered by the ChemClear levy or are otherwise classified as fee-for-service products. Disposal fees normally apply to these chemicals.
Who is eligible for the funding?
The funding is available for eligible Group 2 chemicals registered by farmers, primary producers and agribusinesses in the listed disaster-affected LGAs.
Will the funding cover my full disposal cost?
The amount of assistance will depend on the total volume of eligible Group 2 chemicals registered and the funding available. ChemClear will confirm the amount allocated to your registration after registrations close.
How do I apply for funding?
There is no separate funding application. Register your unwanted chemicals through ChemClear by 31 August 2026. If your registration and location meet the funding criteria, it will be considered automatically.
I have already registered. Do I need to register again?
No. Existing registrations within eligible areas will be considered for funding. Contact ChemClear if you need to add chemicals or update your registration.
Can I participate if I am outside an eligible LGA?
Yes. The ChemClear collection is taking place statewide. Standard ChemClear fees will apply to Group 2 chemicals that are not eligible for NSW EPA funding.
When will the collection take place?
Collection locations and dates will be confirmed after registrations close. Registered participants will be contacted directly with further instructions.