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14 Jul 2021
Background information
In 2010 the EPA set out Resource Recovery Orders and Resource Recovery Exemptions that included restrictions on the processing and distribution of Mixed Waste Organic Outputs (MWOO), and prohibited it’s use in urban and domestic situations.
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07 Nov 2024
Household recycling
Recycling starts at home. Learn how to prevent food waste and recycle in unexpected ways, and explore the convenient services available for disposing of problem wastes like paint cans, batteries, and fluoro lights.
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14 Jul 2022
Recycling food and garden waste at home
Food and garden wastes are types of organics, the natural, biodegradable waste from plants or animals.
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30 Oct 2025
Community Recycling Centres
Community Recycling Centres (CRCs) are permanent drop-off centres for common household problem wastes that can’t be collected via council kerbside waste and recycling collection services. NSW householders can drop off problem wastes at these centres year round, free of charge.
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13 Sep 2023
Household Chemical CleanOut
The safe way to dispose of potentially hazardous household chemicals is at a Household Chemical CleanOut event. These events are free services held across NSW on specified dates.
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06 Oct 2023
Find Community Recycling Centres and Household Chemical CleanOut events
Find your nearest Community Recycling Centre or the next Household Chemical CleanOut event, where you can drop off household problem waste for free.
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03 May 2024
Business and government waste reduction and recovery
We work with businesses and government to reduce waste, improve recycling and reduce our impact on the environment.