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Waste & Recycling

Garbage Trucks in traffic in city


The City of Sydney encourages and assists residents to protect the city environment by reducing household waste and increasing recycling.

Waste: the big picture
The impact of waste and why what you put in your bin can help us achieve a sustainable Sydney.

Rubbish collection & recycling
Collection days, using your recycling bins and how to book free collection services for green waste and unwanted white goods, appliances, and furniture.

What you can do
Take a free worm farming and composting workshop, join a community garden, or visit the Watershed Sustainability Resource Centre.

Keeping the neighbourhood clean
Help us keep your street clean and safe. Report illegal dumping, abandoned trolleys, syringes, and graffiti.

What the City is doing
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, collection calendar and workshop timetables.

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