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Managing waste has become a big conversation in our community. The Council has taken it so seriously it has introduced a waste collection system and built a state-of-the-art resource recovery centre.
Our waste service has made significant reductions in waste to landfill and greenhouse gas emissions. Recycling could not be easier with your green organics bin and 360L yellow recycling bin. Read on for all the information you need!
- A message from our waste ambassador, dirtgirl - My green bin - My yellow bin - My red bin - Bin collection schedule
Waste Calendars Zone 1 - Grafton and Lawrence Zone 2 - Maclean, Ulmarra and Yamba Zone 3 - Including Angourie, Woolaweyah, Townsend, James Creek
- Handy A-Z guide to waste - What happens to our waste - Frequently asked questions - A letter from our Mayor - Waste facilities locations
Keen to be green? You can also use compostable food waste bin liners to make it easier to cut the amount of organic waste going into landfill.
Compostable bin liners make recycling food a piece of cake!
Using a compostable bin liner in your kitchen caddy may be the solution to preventing unwanted odours and flies, particularly in the warmer months or at times when you have little other green waste to blend.
Council approved compostable bin liners are available for purchase from :
Please note compostable bin liners must meet the Australian Standard AS 4736 and be labelled compostable. Keep up to date with other organic news by visiting our website www.clarence.nsw.gov.au or phone our Waste Hotline 1800 335599.