Waste and Recycling Index

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Aerosol Cans

Empty aerosol cans can simply be placed in the yellow lidded recycling bin.

Aluminium Cans

Most aluminium cans can be taken to your nearest Return & Earn location. They need to be in good condition (not broken or crushed), be empty, and have the label attached. If cans are not eligible please place in your recycling bin.

Use the link to find your nearest Return & Earn location.

Aluminium Foil and Containers (Clean)

Clean aluminium foil and containers can be recycled and placed into your yellow lidded recycling bin. Dirty aluminium foil and containers should go into your red lid waste bin.

Aluminium Foil and Containers (Dirty)

Dirty aluminium foil and containers cannot be recycled and should be placed into your waste bin.

Note: Clean aluminium can be recycled in your yellow lidded recycling bin.

Asbestos

Asbestos wastes must be disposed of by burial at the Bathurst Waste Management Centre by appointment only and must be wetted and double wrapped in plastic. Phone Council's Waste Management Centre Gatehouse on (02) 6332 9111 or 0417 065 578 to make an appointment before bringing asbestos to site.
Council does not accept Friable Asbestos.

Ash

Cold ash from fireplaces can be placed in the lime green lidded food and green waste bin. Please do not place hot ashes in your food and garden waste bin.