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.

Your Weekly Collection

Recycling

Reuse Guide

Bulky Waste Collection

Apartment Living Program

Organic Waste

Workshops, Tours and Events

Single-use plastics policy

Waste and recycling services for businesses

Illegal dumping

Community Art Projects

Local Waste Champions
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Facility Updates
29 January 2021 – It is now mandatory to sign in on the NSW Government COVID Safe QR Code app each time you visit our facilities.
In accordance with NSW Health’s Public Health Orders, as of midnight Friday 29 January 2021, face masks are strongly recommended for patrons attending Council's libraries and the Customer Service desks at Council Chambers and the Waste Management facility in Thornleigh. If you do not have a face mask, our friendly team will supply you with one free of charge. Patrons attending Hornsby Shire Aquatic & Leisure Centres and the Thornleigh Brickpit are not required to wear a mask. Further information is available on the NSW Health website here.
Council’s Thornleigh Community Recycling Centre (CRC) is open, under appropriate COVID-19 Controls.
The Waste Customer Service Counter is also open to the public, from 8.30am-4pm.
Public enquiries can be directed to Council’s Waste Hotline as normal.
Waste Hotline
Phone: 9847 4856
Visit: hornsby.nsw.gov.au/waste
Waste & Recycling Enquiries
Please call the Waste Hotline on9847 4856
Monday – Friday 8.30am - 5pm
Find your bin collection dates
Waste Fees and Charges
Workshops, Tours and Events
Frequently Asked Questions
New Polystyrene Collection
You can now drop off Polystyrene at Thornleigh Community Recycling Centre.
Waste and Recycling Videos
Get some tips and advice on what you can do to recycle right.