drumMUSTER
Developed with the environment in mind, the drumMUSTER program collects and recycles eligible, pre-cleaned agricultural and veterinary chemical containers.
drumMUSTER is a national product stewardship program that is supported by agvet chemical manufacturers, industry stakeholders which includes member and farming associations, state and local governments.
Working hand-in-hand with local councils and other collection agencies, drumMUSTER has established collection facilities all over Australia and since its inception in 1998 the program has recycled over 33 million containers.
The drumMUSTER service benefits both the user, the environment, industry and the wider community by providing a reliable, cost effective and sustainable option for the recycling of empty eligible agvet chemical containers.
Once the containers have been collected, they are recycled into re-usable products such as wheelie bins, road signs, fence posts and bollards.
The responsible use of chemicals, and waste management initiatives means a cleaner environment for the community as a whole and adds to Australia’s clean and green image.
drumMUSTER is held at the following locations and times:
| Location |
When |
Booking Contact |
| Home Hill Transfer Station |
No appointment necessary for less than 150 drums
Monday to Sunday
10:00am to 5:00pm
Please note:
If you have more than 150 drums please contact Council's Customer Service Centre to make an appointment for the 1st Wednesday of the month.
|
N/A
(07) 4783 9800
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| Giru Transfer Station |
No appointment necessary
Friday and Sunday
2:00pm to 5:00pm
|
N/A |
| Clare Transfer Station |
By appointment only
Operated by the Clare State School Parents and Citizens Association |
Clare State School
(07) 4782 7133 |
AMDETT Services and Plastic Recycling located off the Bruce Highway, Giru is also a drumMUSTER approved collection site.
As of 1 September 2025 the Ayr Transfer Station site will no longer be a drumMUSTER acceptance site due to the recent low usage. This decision was formally adopted by Council on 10 June 2025.
Home Hill Transfer Station is Council's primary site and is open 7 days a week 10am to 5pm with the exception of Good Friday and Christmas Day when all sites are closed. Farmers can take their drums at any time with the only exception being that if there is over 150 drums needing inspection that an appointment is made with Council’s Customer Service so extra staff can be arranged to assist. These appointments will be the first Wednesday of the month similar to the previous Ayr Transfer Station process. Drum amount Amounts of drums under 150 can be taken any time during opening hours without an appointment.
drumMUSTER makes it easy
Recycling your eligible farm chemical containers with drumMUSTER is easy – all you need to do is follow these simple steps:
- Triple or pressure rinse your chemical containers IMMEDIATELY after use.
- Make sure ALL chemical residue is removed.
- REMOVE LIDS to allow your containers to DRY thoroughly. Take lids SEPARATELY to collections.
- Metal containers should be PUNCTURED from the top through the bottom.
- DELIVER your eligible clean empty containers to your local drumMUSTER collection centre.
For more information on Agsafe effective drum rinsing standards and the drumMUSTER program visit the drumMUSTER website at: https://www.agsafe.org.au/dm-program-overview
