Agsafe

Getting your drums ready for recycling? A few final checks can make all the difference.

Before heading to a drumMUSTER collection site, make sure your drums have been triple-rinsed and free from chemical residue. Lids must be removed, and only eligible containers that are part of the program can be accepted.

Taking a moment to check your drums are properly prepared helps ensure they can be safely handled and recycled without delays at collection.

Check the requirements before drop-off to make sure your drums are ready: agsafe.org.au/dm-drum-preparation

What does stewardship actually mean?

Simply put, stewardship means taking responsibility for a product throughout its entire lifecycle.

In the AgVet industry, this means considering how chemicals and packaging are developed, supplied, transported, stored and used—as well as what happens when they are no longer needed.

For Agsafe, stewardship is put into practice through safer workplaces, industry training and the responsible collection and recovery of empty containers, bags and unwanted chemicals.

It is about making informed decisions that protect people, support industry and reduce environmental impacts.

See stewardship in action: agsafe.org.au

Registering your unwanted AgVet chemicals with ChemClear is the first step towards safe disposal—but they must also be stored safely while awaiting collection.

Keep chemicals in their original containers with labels intact and store them in a secure area, protected from weather and potential damage. Follow the product label and safety data sheet, separate incompatible chemicals and keep unwanted products clearly apart from chemicals still in use.

Safe storage helps reduce risks to people, property and the environment until your collection takes place.

Register your unwanted AgVet chemicals with ChemClear at agsafe.org.au/cc-register-chemicals.

Why does ChemClear exist? It starts with reducing risk.

Unwanted and obsolete chemicals can pose serious risks if left unmanaged — to people, property and the environment.

ChemClear provides a safe and reliable pathway for the collection and disposal of these chemicals, helping reduce the potential for improper storage, handling or disposal.

By ensuring chemicals are managed responsibly at the end of their life, risks are minimised and safer outcomes are supported across the industry.

To learn more about ChemClear or to see upcoming scheduled collections: agsafe.org.au/cc-program-overview

bagMUSTER collection is now open at Tyabb!

You can now recycle eligible agricultural bags and drumMUSTER containers at the same location, making it easy to drop off your bags and drums in one trip.

To find more collection sites, head to bagMUSTER.org.au.

NSW ChemClear registrations have been extended until 25 September 2026.

If you have unwanted or obsolete AgVet chemicals requiring safe disposal, there is still time to register for the upcoming NSW collection.

Complete a stocktake and register your chemicals by the new deadline at agsafe.org.au/cc-register-chemicals.

Final reminder – registrations for the New South Wales ChemClear collection close soon!

There's still time to register your unwanted or obsolete agricultural and veterinary chemicals for safe disposal—but don't leave it until the last minute.

📅 Register by: 31 August 2026
💻 Visit agsafe.org.au or call 1800 008 182

If you miss the registration deadline, your chemicals won't be included in this collection.

Register today and help protect your workplace, your community and the environment.