Rubbish and recycling

We’re passionate about sustainability. That’s why we want you to know all your options for repairing, reusing and recycling to minimise what goes to landfill.

Bins

We have a 4 bin separation system for households to sort the waste. This gives us the best change to...

A to Z guide to reuse, recycling and disposal

Use our A to Z guide to work out where you can recycle a whole heap of different things.

Building waste

All applications for development which include demolition or construction, must be accompanied by a Waste Management Plan

Bulky goods collection

Council clean up collections are an opportunity to dispose bulky goods, they will be compacted, crushed and sent to landfill -...

Illegal dumping

Illegal dumping is a crime. It is ugly, expensive to remove, and can damage the natural environment and human health...

Kimbriki Environmental Enterprises

An innovative waste and recycling centre that delivers and promotes efficient services to reduce waste to landfill and increase resource...

Public cleaning

Find out what Council does to protect your health by cleaning and maintaining the public spaces you use and enjoy...

School education programs

Council’s Waste Education team are able to help schools on a one on one basis to reduce their waste as...

Business Waste Programs

Council has developed a program to support and empower businesses in moving away from single-use plastics.

Single use plastics and Litter

Council is dedicated to a plastic free Northern Beaches and deliver a number of initiatives to reduce single use plastics.

Waste reduction

Find out how reducing waste can make a big difference to how much goes into landfill.

Sydney Library of Things – Northern Beaches

Why buy when you can borrow?

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Watch your waste

We all generate waste, but we can all play a part in minimising how much waste we produce, increasing how...