drumMUSTER program
Council participates in the Australia wide drumMUSTER program for the collection of used chemical drums for recycling. This initiative provides an easy, environmentally friendly way of disposing of empty farming chemical containers across rural Australia.
drumMUSTER collects eligible non-returnable metal or plastic containers above one litre/kilogram and up to 205 litre/kilogram used for:
- agricultural and livestock production
- industrial and recreational pest and weed control
- forestry
- household pest control operations
Participating manufacturers are identified by the inclusion of the eligible drumMUSTER container logo on their containers. The logo can be displayed on the chemical label, embossed into the container wall or applied as a sticker to the container. Containers not displaying this logo may be from non-participating manufacturers and will not be accepted into the program.
There is a collection site at the Charles Street Transfer Station.
For acceptance, all drums must be:
- totally cleaned;
- punctured from the inside;
- free from contamination;
- lids removed
For more information on the drumMUSTER programme and tips on managing containers view the drumMUSTER website.