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Garbage and waste collection days, organising bulky and household item collection, unwanted electronic goods, recycling and food scraps.
Please continue to put your bins out as normal. If they aren’t collected after 24 hours report a missed collection online or call 02 9265 9333.
Bookings are now open with our new contractor SCRgroup.
The improved service means City of Sydney residents can order a free collection of unlimited bags once a week.
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Find my bin collection dayWaste & recycling services
Order new rubbish, recycling and garden organics binsWaste & recycling services
Order free bin stickers and signsWaste & recycling services
Recycle garden organicsWaste & recycling services
Book a free pick-up for bulky itemsWaste & recycling services
Book a doorstep recycling collection for tricky household itemsEnvironmental support & funding
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Drop off tricky household items for recyclingEnvironmental support & funding
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Recycle electronicsWaste & recycling services
Recycle batteries, mobile phones and light bulbsWe’re running a service involving the separate collection and recycling of food scraps from residential properties.
Environmental support & funding
Food scraps recycling serviceWaste & recycling services
Prepare for your food scraps recycling collectionWaste & recycling services
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