Safe and environmentally responsible chemical disposal
ChemClear offers a simple, safe, and effective solution for disposing of unwanted agricultural and veterinary chemicals. Registering your chemicals is the first step in ensuring they are managed and disposed of responsibly, protecting not only your property but also the health of your community and the environment.
This page will guide you through the process of registering your chemicals with ChemClear, ensuring you are ready for the next collection in your area.
How to register your chemicals
Registering with ChemClear is easy and accessible. Simply click the button below and complete the form.
1. Take an inventory
Record the product name, manufacturer, container size, remaining quantity, and condition of your chemicals.
2. Register
Click the button below and complete the form.
3. Receive confirmation
Once registered, you will receive a reference number for each of your chemicals. This number helps identify the chemicals at the collection site.
4. Storage stickers
ChemClear will send you storage stickers one month after registration. These stickers display your registration reference number, aiding in the identification of chemicals in your storage area.
5. Chemical storage
You will need to store your chemicals securely until collection day. Keep them in a safe, labelled area, away from unauthorised access.
6. Collection notification
ChemClear will contact you with the location, date, and time of the collection event when it’s scheduled. Collections occur on a 2-3 year cycle per state or as soon as sufficient volume is registered in a region.
If you would prefer to register via phone, simply call us on 02 6206 6888. To ensure a simply and smooth registration, please ensure you have a detailed inventory ready for our operator.
If you prefer a paper-based method, simply download and complete the ChemClear inventory form and return it to chemclear@agsafe.org.au or post it to ChemClear GPO Box 816, Canberra City.
Current registrations
Nationally: 315,510 (ltr/kg)
Figures last updated May 2025.
Who can register?
The ChemClear program is available to primary producers, agricultural and veterinary businesses, local and state governments, retailers and distributors, and other AgVet chemical users including golf courses, horticulturalists, and forestry businesses.
Information needed for registration
To register your chemicals, you will need to provide manufacturer’s name, product name, container size (e.g., 20 litres), remaining quantity (e.g., half full), and condition of the container (e.g., good, leaking, fragile).
If the chemical is unknown, provide as much detail as possible, including any identifiable indicators.