The Waverly Council, City of Sydney and Woollahra Council are organising a problem waste drop-off on recycle it Saturday

Recycle a range of household items for free at problem waste drop-off events throughout the year. Problem wastes cannot be recycled through standard facilities and often require specific machines or processes to recycle them. Only certain materials are accepted at these events, so please have a look at the list of materials below.

The next Recycle it Saturday event is open to residents of Waverley Council, City of Sydney, and Woollahra Council and is scheduled for:

Other events to mark in your calendar are scheduled on the following dates: 

  • Saturday 25 November 2023

Things to know

  • These events are contactless. To ensure the health and safety of our employees and communities, physical distancing measures will be in place. If you’re unwell, please stay home.
  • Proof of address may be required. Please bring your ID with proof of address in case you’re asked.
  • This is a drive-through event. Stay in your vehicle. Our team will show you where to drive and we will unpack your vehicle for you to ensure everyone is staying safe.
  • Separate your items. Before you arrive, group items into different bags or boxes – we suggest using cardboard boxes that you can leave with us for recycling. Pack these in your boot, backseat or trailer so we can safely remove them.
  • People walking or cycling can access a separate drop-off area.

What you can drop off

Please see below for a list of items that will be accepted at the drop-off event. Please click on each item for additional information.

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Aluminium coffee pods
Batteries
Bulky cardboard
E-waste
Globes
Household gas cylinders
Mobile phones
Polystyrene
Small metal items
Textiles
Used printer cartridges
X-ray, CT and MRI scans

What you can’t drop off

  • Paint – water and oil-based

We currently can’t accept any paint at our Recycle It Saturday events. If you have paint to recycle, hold on to it for now or dispose of them at one of the EPA Households Chemical CleanOut eventsThis external link will open in a new window. We hope to accept paint again at our drop-off events later in the year.

  • Soft plastics

In the wake of the REDcycle collapse, the Recycle It Saturday soft plastics processor have reached capacity and can no longer take household soft plastics. At present, residents need to dispose of them in their red lid bin until further notice.

  • Business or construction waste

Learn more about Waverley Council Commercial waste and recycling service by visiting our page.This external link will open in a new windowThis external link will open in a new windowThis external link will open in a new window If you need further assistance recycling those tricky items, visit the Planet Ark’s business recycling directory.This external link will open in a new windowThis external link will open in a new windowThis external link will open in a new windowThis external link will open in a new window

  • Hazardous waste, chemicals, pesticides

These items can be recycled at a Household Chemical CleanOut event. To find drop-off locations and dates, visit the Household Chemical CleanOut websiteThis external link will open in a new windowThis external link will open in a new windowThis external link will open in a new windowThis external link will open in a new window or call NSW environment line on 131 555.

  • Smoke alarms, fire extinguishers

These items can be recycled at a Household Chemical CleanOut event. To find drop-off locations and dates, visit the Household Chemical CleanOut websiteThis external link will open in a new windowThis external link will open in a new windowThis external link will open in a new windowThis external link will open in a new window or call NSW environment line on 131 555.

  • Whitegoods, mattresses, furniture

These items can be collected as part of Waverley Clean Up Collection service. Visit www.waverley.nsw.gov.au to know more and book a clean up.

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