Waste and Recycling

Hornsby Shire Council is responsible for the collection of waste throughout the Shire. Find out what you need to do with your waste to ensure that it is disposed of safely and efficiently.

Keeping Recycling Strong

Some councils in Australia have been affected by the global recycling crisis, due to China refusing to accept recyclable material from other countries. However, Hornsby Shire was not affected by this, as our yellow bin recyclables are taken to the Visy Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) at Smithfield in Sydney for processing.

Most of our recyclable materials including paper, cardboard, glass, PET and HDPE are used in remanufacturing right here in Sydney. All of our yellow lid recycling bin material continues to be recycled, with no recyclables going to landfill.

Hornsby Shire residents are keen recyclers and actively support kerbside recycling. Keep up the good work Hornsby!

Find Out More

Watch the video below to find out more about how Hornsby Shire's recycling is processed locally, right there in Sydney.

Hornsby Shire Council is responsible for the weekly collection of red lid garbage bins and alternating, fortnightly collection of recycling (yellow lid) and garden (green lid) bins.

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Your Weekly Collection

Hornsby Shire residents are among the best recyclers in Australia but sometimes it's not clear what can and cannot be recycled. Read this guide to help you sort your recycling correctly.

Reduce Reuse Recycle

Recycling

Hornsby Shire Council carries out regular bulky waste collections, when residents can place large items on their nature strip to be picked up and taken to landfill or recycled.

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Bulky Waste Collection

Recycle your garden and food wastes by composting or worm farming. Not only does this return valuable nutrients to your garden, your are reducing the amount of waste going to landfill.

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Organic Waste

Learn how you can dispose of your waste responsibly and find the answer to your questions about waste.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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Waste and recycling services for businesses

llegal dumping costs Council and the community thousands of dollars each year and damages our environment.

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Illegal dumping

Stay up to date with exciting waste and recycling initiatives, workshops and events.

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Waste and Recycling News and Events

Waste & Recycling Enquiries

Please call the Waste Hotline on
9847 4856
Monday – Friday 8.30am - 5pm

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Waste Fees and Charges

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