Waste and Recycling
New Bins for Houses
In September 2009, residents living in houses will receive a new wheelie bin to replace crates for recycling. Look up your address and watch the video to find out what changes are happening in your area.
Free E-waste Recycling
Recycle computers, TVs, monitors, mobile phones, video recorders, scanners, CDs, DVDs and more. More
The City supports a national scheme for managing electronic waste, where producers are responsible for recycling products at the end of their useful life.
Want to do more on E-waste?
Find out about the Total Environment Centre's e-waste campaign at www.reborn.org.au
The City of Sydney encourages and assists residents to protect the city environment by reducing household waste and increasing recycling.
Services
Collection days, using your recycling bins and how to use free services for recycling e-waste, garden organics and unwanted white goods.
Workshops
Take advantage of our free compost and worm farming workshops, join a community garden or visit the Watershed to learn more about reducing waste in your home.
How to avoid waste
Top tips to help you avoid generating waste and handy contacts for Reuse.
For Businesses
Waste rules and responsibilities for City businesses.
Schools
Find out about our education programs to support all City of Sydney schools in reducing waste and learning about the issues.
Waste: the big picture
The impact of waste and why what you put in your bin can help us achieve a sustainable Sydney.
News and Events
See the waste team in action at the City of Sydney.
Policies
Read more about the City’s integrated approach to waste management, including waste policies and domestic waste charges.
Forms & Downloads
Online forms to request a new/change in service, report missing bins or illegal dumping. Downloads including recycling guide, garden organics collection calendar and workshop timetables.
