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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.

New Waste Service

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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. Report a lost or missed bin service, order a damaged, lost or replacement bin and weatherproof signs.

Building Waste

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

Bulky Goods Clean-Up

Our free bulky goods clean up collections are your opportunity to free up space at home.

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.

Kimbriki Resource Recovery Centre

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

Offshore Services

Garbage, waste and recycling collection for Scotland Island and the Western Foreshores.

Public Cleaning

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

Recycling

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

Single Use Plastic Reduction

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.

School Education Programs

Council’s Waste Education team are able to help schools on a one on one basis to reduce their waste as each school will have different needs.

A to Z Guide to Recycling, Reuse and Disposal

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

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