Report illegal dumping

Illegal dumping is an environmental, economic and social problem because it:

• pollutes our waterways through the stormwater system
• is a waste of resources as dumped items can often be recycled or reused
• can attract vermin such as rats and cockroaches
• looks unsightly and blocks access for people walking, riding and driving
• is a financial burden to us and ratepayers.

There’s no need to dump unwanted items and materials. We offer residents a free kerbside pick-up service for large household items, furniture, mattresses, whitegoods and e-waste every week. Collection days depend on where you live and bookings are essential.

Wherever possible, we try to recycle materials from the household items we collect. Mattresses, whitegoods, and e-waste are recycled. Items we can’t recycle (such as most furniture) will be processed for other beneficial end-uses.

Any leftover household chemicals you have at home – including paints, solvents, pesticides and even cleaning products, drop them off at the NSW Government’s Household Chemical CleanOut.

Help avoid waste by donating your unwanted items to charity, selling or giving them away before you arrange a collection.

You can also recycle all types of mobile phones plus their chargers, cables and headphones through:

• our recycling stations in customer service centres, libraries, community and recreation centres
• our doorstep recycling service
• our Ultimo recycling pop-up
• Recycle It Saturday drop-off events
• MobileMuster collection points – drop-off and free mailing options available.

Don’t worry about removing the batteries from your device. The device can be recycled as is, batteries included.

Don’t forget to delete your data. Make sure all data is permanently wiped from your device before you recycle or give it away.

If your mobile is working, consider finding it a new home first. You could give it away or try advertising online through Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree, Trading Post, eBay, Freecycle or Rosella Street.