Waste services

Sutherland Shire residents are continuing to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill through council's integrated waste collection system and better management of municipal waste. The links below give more information on particular types of waste-related services offered by council.

See the instructions at the bottom of this page, on how to use the mapping link above. 

NEWS FLASH: Current Waste Events

Household Chemical Clean-Out: September 18th and 19th 2010

Unwanted Paints, chemicals or fluorescent bulbs/tubes take them to this free event held in Miranda 9:00 -3:30pm

Lucas Heights Tip Find out where you can dispose of your extra waste. Hours & Location. Woodchipping Service Free Service. Mulch your long tree cuttings & branches. Twice Yearly Cleanup Service When is your next cleanup? What can you put out for collection?   What Can be Recycled? Find out what you can and cannot recycle. Yes, you can recycle empty aerosol cans.  Where Does Your Waste Go? Find out how we recover your waste once you bin it. Recycling Directory Directory of where you can take materials for recycling. Such as mobile phones. Sharps Diposal Free and safe disposal service for diabetic needles and sharps via several locations. Waste Collection How many bins can you have? When are they collected? Business Waste Service Affordable rubbish & recycling collections to meet your business needs.

Chemical Cleanout Unwanted Paints or Chemicals? Council's free event will recycle those nasties. Next Event: September 18/19th   Environmental Courses Free environmental courses for residents. Compost and Wormfarming  Free courses to help you improve your garden. Recycling Frequently Asked Questions Why items can or cannot be recycled. Can I recycle lids? What about pizza boxes? Find out more. Greenwaste Bin Information  Which green material can be placed in your bin to be recycled?   School Resources  for teachers, students and community members. Report Illegal Dumping  in parks, at clean-up piles or in public place bins, confidentially online. Fridge Buy Back Arrange for your second fridge to be collected for free. Waste Policies and Plans Look at the policies & plans that define how your waste services are managed.

How to use the mapping link above:

Click on the 'Search' button, fill in the 'Address'
For example if your address is 18 Bindea Street Jannali
'House': 18
'Street': Bindea Street
Click on 'Search' and move mouse over to highlighted property.The'Property Address' box appears, this will display the 'Show Recycling Calender' link. Click on the link to reveal your clean-up dates and garbage collection days.

updated 4 August 2010