Services for businesses


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Hornsby Shire Council provides local businesses with a range of waste and recycling options.

The benefits of using Council's commercial waste service are:

  • The choice of a daily, weekly or fortnightly service
  • No complicated contracts
  • No add-on or hidden charges
  • Bins are supplied by Council at no additional cost
  • Locally-based, customer focused service
  • Waste and recycling education workshops for your staff
  • Recycling available for paper, cardboard, glass, plastic, aluminium and steel containers

Liquid waste or hazardous material, such as medical waste, is not accepted. However, we can provide advice on safe and legal disposal options.

Costs vary depending on the requirements of individual businesses. Fees are charged directly to the business owner on a monthly basis.


Waste and recycling options

General waste

  • 140 litre wheelie bins
  • 240 litre wheelie bins
  • 660 litre bulk bins
  • 1100 litre bulk bins
  • 1.5 cubic metre bulk bins
  • 3 cubic metre bulk bins

Cardboard and paper recycling

  • 240 litre recycling wheelie bins
  • 660 litre bulk bins
  • 1100 litre bulk bins
  • 1.5 cubic metre bulk bins
  • 3 cubic metre bulk bins
Co-mingled recycling (bins for disposable plastic bottles, glass, aluminium and steel cans, cardboard packaging and paper)
  • 240 litre wheelie bins

For more information and to discuss costs, contact Council's Waste Management Team on 9847 4856 or email waste@hornsby.nsw.gov.au.

Planet Ark's website www.businessrecycling.com.au has been specifically designed for Australian businesses. On this site you'll find national and local re-use and recycling options for cardboard, food scraps, plastics, packaging, construction waste, electronics and much more. For more information call the Business Recycling Hotline on 1300 763 768.

Want to reduce garbage costs and make your office more environmentally friendly? Visit www.environment.nsw.gov.au.