Search

Rubbish and Recycling

We’re passionate about sustainability. That’s why we want you to know about all your options to dispose of waste responsibly. Recycle, re-use, and help us minimise landfill, from using the right bins for your weekly waste collection to composting to Second Hand Saturdays, there’s a lot you can do.

Bin Collection Days

Find out when to put out your garbage, green waste and recycling bins for collection on the Northern Beaches.

Bins

Your guide to garbage on the Northern Beaches, replacing bins, and how to order weatherproof signs.

Public Cleaning

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

Bulky Goods Clean-Up

Two free household clean-up collections every year let you safely dispose of bulky unwanted items, including mattresses.

Recycling and Waste Reduction

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

eWaste

Find out where to drop off TVs, computers and computer components for recycling at safe locations on the Northern Beaches.

Hazardous Waste

Be guided on the many types of hazardous waste and how you can dispose of them safely.

Illegal Dumping

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

Second Hand Saturdays

Find out how to throw a garage sale and get free advertising for your garage sale with Second Hand Saturdays.

Composting

Find out how to dispose of food waste and create environmentally friendly, natural fertiliser for your garden through composting and worm farms.

Kimbriki Resource Recovery Centre

Discover Kimbriki, where 75% of Northern Beaches’ waste goes to get processed and recycled.