Reuse & Recycling Opportunities
This handy guide provides information on how to safely dispose of a wide variety of unwanted materials for extra information visit www.recyclingnearyou.com.au
Recycling Near You
- Batteries
- Building Materials
- Car Tyres
- Computer Equipment and Printer Cartridges
- Corks
- Medicines or Pharmaceuticals
- Mobile Phones
- X-Rays
Please visit www.recyclingnearyou.com.au for the latest recycling opportunities.
Bower Re-use & Repair Co-op
The Bower operates as a repair and re-use center which collects, repairs and resells goods diverted from the municipal waste stream and educate the community about waste reduction.
The Bower also offers a referral service, if they can't accept your items they will assist you to find someone who will.
Visit the Bower at the Addison Rd Community Centre; 142 Addison Rd Marrickville 2204, Tel: 02 9568 6280 or visit www.bower.org.au for more information.
Cooking Oil
Unwanted cooking oil should be disposed of properly. For collection contact AUSCOL (NSW) Pty Ltd Tel: 02 9627 1311 or check the Yellow Pages website www.yellowpages.com.au
Engine Oil
By pouring your used engine oil back into an empty oil container and taking it to your local used oil facility for recycling, you are helping to conserve a valuable resource and protect the environment.
A new website www.oilrecycling.gov.au contains information on how to correctly dispose of your used oil, uses for recycled oil and effects that used oil can have on the environment.
WSN Environmental Solutions provides householders with a free disposal and recycling service for engine oil. A combined total of 20 litres is accepted per visit. Tel: 1300 651 116 to find a waste transfer station nearest you or visit www.wsn.com.au for further details.
Resource NSW coordinates with councils to provide drop-off centres for motor oils and fuels. To find out more visit www.resource.nsw.gov.au/cleanout or call the Clean Out Information Hotline: 131 555.
Fibro Containing Asbestos
Fibro containing asbestos cannot be reused or recycled.
Check the Fibro & Asbestos - A Renovator and Homeowner's Guide for a safety checklist, guidance on safe disposal of fibro and some general tips about what to do if fibro is damaged.
Fibro containing asbestos must be taken to one of the licenced landfill centres listed below. Each facility will have wrapping requirements and unloading requirements for fibro containing asbestos. Contact the facility before visiting.
Source: DEC Recycling Directory 2002
- Belrose Waste Management Centre Tel: 1300 651 116
- Kimbriki Recycling & Waste Disposal Centre
Tel: 02 9486 3512 - Elizabeth Drive Landfill Facility Tel: 02 4774 8866
- Enviroguard Tel: 02 9834 3411
- Glenfield Waste Disposals Tel: 02 9601 8766
- Kari & Ghossayn Tel: 02 9826 1137
- Penrith Waste Services Tel: 02 4773 8778
- Jacks Gully Waste Management Centre
Tel: 1300 651 116 - Lucas Heights Waste Management Centre
Tel: 1300 651 116
Gas Bottles/Fire Extinguishers/Smoke Alarms
Resource NSW coordinates with councils to provide drop-off centres for gas bottles/fire extinguishers/smoke alarms. To find out more visit www.resource.nsw.gov.au/cleanout or call the Clean Out Information Hotline: 131 555.
Household Cleaning Products
Resource NSW coordinates with councils to provide drop-off centres for solvents and household cleaners. To find out more, visit www.resource.nsw.gov.au/cleanout or call the Clean Out Information Hotline: 131 555.
Paints and Thinners
Paint contains chemicals such as solvents and metals which can contaminate our groundwater and endanger human health. By recycling your paint you can play an important role in protecting our environment.
WSN Environmental Solutions accepts household paints for disposal. Paint containers are charged a fee based on container capacity regardless of whether the containers are full or not. Tel: 1300 651 116 or visit www.wsn.com.au for further details
Resource NSW coordinates with councils to provide drop-off centres for paint and paint-related products (thinners, strippers, varnish etc.). To find out more, please check www.resource.nsw.gov.au/cleanout or call the Clean Out Information Hotline: 131 555.
Pool & Hobby Chemicals
Resource NSW coordinates with councils to provide drop-off centres for pool chemicals/acids & alkalis/hobby chemicals (photographic chemicals etc). To find out more, please check www.resource.nsw.gov.au/cleanout or call the Clean Out Information Hotline: 131 555.
Reverse Garbage
Reverse Garbage is a not-for-profit cooperative that sells industrial discards, off-cuts and over-runs to the public for creative and practical uses, reducing the amount of waste going to landfill.
Visit the Reverse Garbage at the Addison Rd Community Centre; 142 Addison Rd Marrickville 2204,Tel: 02 95693132, or visit www.reversegarbage.org.au for more information.
Toys
Before you throw away your unwanted toys, think about the Toy Restoration Centre at Jannali.
The Centre has been operating since 1975. All the volunteers are senior citizens who volunteer their time four mornings a week to repair and recycle old and broken toys. A small percentage of the repaired toys are sold to raise money. The rest are donated to disadvantaged children. Last year a staggering 6000 toys were given away. Any unwanted or broken toys can be donated to the Centre on 02 9528 4024.
For More Information
Please visit www.recyclingnearyou.com.au for the latest recycling opportunities.
Last Updated: Friday 21 September, 2007
