Residents of the Central Coast are provided with a comprehensive recycling and waste service managed by Cleanaway Pty Ltd. To find out more information or book a waste service, click on the relevant link below.
- New waste service
- Bin collection days
- Book a bulk kerbside collection
- Report a missed service
- Bin repairs and replacements
- Request additional bins
- Resize your bin
- Education
Visit 1coast for more information.
Domestic services
Recycling bin (yellow lid)
YES, you can recycle these items | NO, you cannot recycle these items |
|---|---|
Paper and cardboard | Plastic bags - join to recycle these: www.curbythebilby.com.au/softplastics |
Rigid plastic bottles and containers | Crockery and pyrex |
Metal cans, aerosol cans and foil trays | Long life containers |
Green, brown and clear glass bottles and jars | Drinking glasses or broken glass |
Shredded paper | |
Polystyrene foam | |
Food waste | |
The yellow lid bin is a 240 litre bin (or 360 litre bin upgrade on request) that is collected fortnightly.
Visit our recycling and disposal page for tips on recycling and information on how to dispose of items such as mattresses and e-waste.
Garden vegetation bin (green lid)
YES, you can dispose of these items | NO, you cannot dispose of these items |
|---|---|
Grass clippings and leaves | Rocks and soil |
Flowers and weeds | Vegetable or other food waste |
Prunings, twigs and branches | Garden hoses /Pots |
Untreated timber | Treated timber or lattice |
Plants and small shrubs | Plastic bags |
Building materials |
(properties east of the M1 Motorway only)
The green bin lid is a 240 litre bin that is collected fortnightly.
Household garbage bin (red lid)
YES, you can dispose of these items | NO, you cannot dispose of these items |
|---|---|
Plastic bags - join to recycle these: www.curbythebilby.com.au/softplastics | Car batteries |
Polystyrene foam | Fire extinguishers |
Disposable nappies | Gas bottles |
Ceramics and cookware | Hazardous wastes |
Food scraps | Asbestos |
Light globes | Paints and pesticides |
Needles and syringes |
The red lid bin is a 140 litre bin (or 240 or 360 litre bin upgrade on request) that is collected weekly.
Chargeable additional services
- 140 litre general waste bin - collected weekly
- 240 litre general waste bin - collected weekly
- 360 litre general waste bin – collected weekly
- 240 litre recycle bin - collected fortnightly
- 360 litre recycle bin – collected fortnightly
- 240 litre garden vegetation bin - collected fortnightly
- Additional kerbside collection of one cubic metre
Residents can request an additional service of their waste, recycling or garden vegetation bins. The additional service can take place on any requested weekday. Payment must be made prior to 12pm the day before the additional service is required.
Special conditions apply over the Christmas to New Year period. Contact Council on 02 4306 7900 to book and for more information.
View our additional fees and charges in the Delivery and Operation Plan.
Waste facilities
Central Coast Council operates three waste management facilities for the disposal or recycling of domestic, commercial and green waste as well as some hazardous materials.
Green Living Workshops
Our popular Green Living Workshops help residents reduce food waste and turn it into a great resource for your garden. Visit our Events page for more details.
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