Saturday 13 March
Recycle It Saturday from 9am to 3pm at Alexandra Canal Depot, 67C Bourke Road, Alexandria.
City of Sydney residents can drop off their old and unwanted household items free at Recycle It Saturday.
If you’re a resident in the City of Sydney local area you’re eligible to recycle items including clothes, polystyrene, e-waste, soft plastics and more at Recycle It Saturday.
Please bring identification with proof of your address. You may be asked for this before we can accept your items.
Commercial, business or construction waste is not accepted.
Recycle It Saturday from 9am to 3pm at Alexandra Canal Depot, 67C Bourke Road, Alexandria.
We can only accept items from residents in the City of Sydney local area. This map shows our boundaries.
Before you arrive, group items into different bags, buckets or boxes. Pack these in your boot, backseat or trailer so we can safely remove them. See more below about what you can and can’t drop off.
Our team will unpack your vehicle for you. This will reduce the spread of germs and get you on your way faster.
If you’re walking or riding a bike, you can access a separate drop-off area.
To ensure the health and safety of our employees and communities, physical distancing measures will be in place. Our team will wear masks. If you’re unwell, stay home.
If you're a resident in the City of Sydney local area, print this poster in A4 or A3 size and display it in your apartment building or share it with your neighbours. Remember to fill in the blank space with the next event date.
Except for clothes and textiles, which get reused and resold, items collected at Recycle It Saturday are for recycling only. If your items are still in working condition, try to find a new home for your household items first.
You could give them away to someone who needs it or try advertising online through Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree, Trading Post, Ebay, OzRecycle or Freecycle.
Find out more about other reuse, repair and rehoming options.
Visit Planet Ark’s Recycling Near You to find other options for recycling unwanted household items.
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