Council provides general, recycling and garden waste services for residential properties via the red, green and yellow lidded bins. Report a missed waste service, learn what you can put in your kerbside bins and more.
Residents of the Central Coast are provided with a comprehensive recycling and waste service managed by Cleanaway Pty Ltd. To find out more information or book a waste service, click on the relevant link below.
- New waste service
- Bin collection days
- Book a bulk kerbside collection
- Report a missed service
- Bin repairs and replacements
- Request additional bins
- Resize your bin
- Education
Visit 1coast for more information.
Domestic services
Recycling bin (yellow lid)
| YES, you can recycle these items | NO, you cannot recycle these items |
|---|---|
| Soft Plastics - Soft plastic items such as bags, wrap and wrappers can be recycled if you are registered with the Curby Program and using the special yellow Curby tags. Soft plastics must be clean and dry. To join the Curby program, visit: www.curbythebilby.com.au/softplastics | Soft Plastics – Soft plastics should not be placed in the yellow bin unless you are registered with the Curby program. To register, visit www.curbythebilby.com.au/softplastics |
| Paper and cardboard | Crockery and pyrex |
| Rigid plastic bottles and containers | Long life containers |
| Metal cans, aerosol cans and foil trays | Drinking glasses or broken glass |
| Green, brown and clear glass bottles and jars | Shredded paper |
| Polystyrene foam | |
| Food waste |
Visit our recycling and disposal page for tips on recycling and information on how to dispose of items such as mattresses and e-waste.
Garden vegetation bin (green lid)
| YES, you can dispose of these items | NO, you cannot dispose of these items |
|---|---|
| Grass clippings and leaves | Rocks and soil |
| Flowers and weeds | Vegetable or other food waste |
| Prunings, twigs and branches | Garden hoses /Pots |
| Untreated timber | Treated timber or lattice |
| Plants and small shrubs | Plastic bags |
| Building materials |
Household garbage bin (red lid)
| YES, you can dispose of these items | NO, you cannot dispose of these items |
|---|---|
| Plastic bags - join to recycle these: www.curbythebilby.com.au/softplastics Soft Plastics – Soft plastics should be placed in the red bin unless you are registered with the Curby program. To register, visit www.curbythebilby.com.au/softplastics | Car batteries |
| Polystyrene foam | Fire extinguishers |
| Disposable nappies | Gas bottles |
| Ceramics and cookware | Hazardous wastes |
| Food scraps | Asbestos |
| Light globes | Paints and pesticides |
| Needles and syringes |
Chargeable additional services
- 140 litre general waste bin - collected weekly
- 240 litre general waste bin - collected weekly
- 360 litre general waste bin – collected weekly
- 240 litre recycle bin - collected fortnightly
- 360 litre recycle bin – collected fortnightly
- 240 litre garden vegetation bin - collected fortnightly
- Additional kerbside collection of one cubic metre
Residents can request an additional service of their waste, recycling or garden vegetation bins. The additional service can take place on any requested weekday. Payment must be made prior to 12pm the day before the additional service is required.
Special conditions apply over the Christmas to New Year period. Contact Council on 02 4306 7900 to book and for more information.
View our additional fees and charges in the Delivery and Operation Plan.
Tactile Symbols (Stickers) Domestic Waste Bins
The use of tactile symbols (stickers) on domestic waste and recycling bins supports and empowers individuals with vision impairments to identify and differentiate waste bins independently, assisting with sorting and participating in waste management, and recycling principles. The use of the tactile symbols (stickers) creates an inclusive environment within our community, reduces contamination and promotes a sustainable environment.
Residents can apply for tactile stickers for their waste bins by phoning Customer Service (02) 4306 7900 who will lodge a Service Request, apply on the customer service portal www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/contact-us/online-services or by email ask@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au.
Waste facilities
Central Coast Council operates two waste management facilities for the disposal or recycling of domestic, commercial and green waste as well as some hazardous materials.