Your A - Z Guide for Disposing of your Waste Correctly
From Aerosol Cans to X-rays below is a list of common household items and information on the best way to dispose of them correctly.
Acids and Alkalis
Household Chemical Cleanout
Acids and alkalis can be disposed of at a Household Chemical Cleanout day for more information on the next event near you please call 131 555 or visit www.cleanout.com.au
Aerosol Cans (empty)
Yellow-lid Recycling Bin
Empty aerosol cans are 100% recyclable. Please place empty aerosol cans into your yellow-lid recycling bin (Please remove the plastic cap and place this in your red-lid general waste bin).
Aerosol Cans (contents)
Community Recycling Centre
Any aerosol can which still has contents or propellant gases in it should not be put in the yellow-lid bin, as it can explode if punctured. For any aerosol can that still has contents or propellant gases in it, please bring it to the Liverpool Council’s Community Recycling Centre at 99 Rose St, Liverpool from 7am-3pm Monday to Saturday.
Air Conditioners
Contractor removal
When replacing your air conditioner simply ask your contracted installer to remove the old unit for you.
Household Clean-up Service Small air conditioners can be removed as part of a Household Clean-up. For more information see Household Clean-up Service or call 1300 36 2170 to make a booking.
Aluminium Cans, Foil, Pie Trays
Yellow-lid Recycling Bin
Aluminium cans, foil, pie trays and other aluminium packaging can be placed in your yellow-lid recycling bin unbagged.
Ammonia (Cleaning)
Household Chemical Cleanout
Ammonia and other household cleaners can be disposed of at a Household Chemical Cleanout day for more information on the next event near you please call 131 555 or visit www.cleanout.com.au
Ammunition
Contact Police
Contact the Police assistance Line on 131 444 for information, collection and disposal of bullets, grenades and safety fuses.
Animals (Deceased)
Vet
Contact your local vet for burial and disposal options, fees may apply.
Burial
Small pets such as rabbits or fish can be buried in the garden or wrapped up and disposed of in your red-lid general waste bin. DO NOT put large pets in your bins.
Ant Bait
Household Chemical Cleanout
Ant baits and other pesticides can be disposed of at a Household Chemical Cleanout day for more information on the next event near you please call 131 555 or visit www.cleanout.com.au
Antifreeze
Household Chemical Cleanout
Antifreeze and other toxic automotive fluids can be disposed of at a Household Chemical Cleanout day for more information on the next event near you call 131 555 or visit www.cleanout.com.au
Appliances
Community Recycling Centre
Small electrical appliances can be disposed of at Liverpool Council’s Community Recycling Centre at 99 Rose St, Liverpool from 8am -3pm Monday to Saturday.
Asbestos
Asbestos is a nationwide concern and is still present in millions of homes. If a home was built or renovated prior to 1990, there is a good chance it contains asbestos.
Asbestos can be easily disturbed when doing renovations, home improvements and maintenance. If you are considering home improvements remember to:
- Know the health risks of asbestos exposure.
- Be aware of where asbestos might be found before you start work.
- Call a professional to check or remove and dispose of asbestos safely.
For more information on Asbestos Management visit https://www.asbestossafety.gov.au/find-out-about-asbestos.
Licenced Contractor
Asbestos can NEVER be disposed of in your household bins, skip bins, Council Household Clean-up or by roadsides. A licensed collector at a facility licensed to dispose of asbestos must deal with asbestos.
For more information on how to deal with Asbestos, see SafeWork NSW to find a licensed asbestos remover.
Ash
Red-lid General Waste Bin
Ash (not hot) can be bagged and disposed of in your red-lid general waste bin.
Audio Tapes
Sell/Giveaway
Unwanted second hand audio tapes can be sold or given away via EBay, Gumtree, Facebook, Trading Post and other similar services.
Household Clean-up Service
Audio tapes can be removed as part of a Household Clean-up. Simply box them into manageable numbers. For more information see Household Clean-up Service or call 1300 36 2170 to make a booking.
Auto Transmission Fluid
Household Chemical Cleanout
Auto transmission fluid as well as other automotive wastes can be disposed of at a Household Chemical Cleanout day for more information on the next event near you please call 131 555 or visit www.cleanout.com.au
Baits
Household Chemical Cleanout
Baits and other poisons can be disposed of at a Household Chemical Cleanout day for more information on the next event near you please call 131 555 or visit www.cleanout.com.au
Batteries (Car)
Community Recycling Centre
Car batteries can be disposed of at Liverpool Council’s Community Recycling Centre at 99 Rose St, Liverpool from 8am -3pm Monday to Saturday.
Household Chemical Cleanout
Car batteries can also be disposed of at a Household Chemical Cleanout day for more information on the next event near you call 131 555 or visit www.cleanout.com.au
Batteries (Household)
Community Recycling Centre
Household batteries both single use and rechargeable can be disposed of at Liverpool Council’s Community Recycling Centre at 99 Rose St, Liverpool from 8am -3pm Monday to Saturday.
Retail Bins
Old household batteries (AA, AAA, C, D and 9V) can be dropped off at your local ALDI, IKEA or Battery World store.
Household Chemical Cleanout
Household batteries both single use and rechargeable can also be disposed of at a Household Chemical Cleanout day for more information on the next event near you call 131 555 or visit www.cleanout.com.au
Bicycles
Household Clean-up Service
Bicycles and associated equipment can be removed as part of a Household Clean-up. For more information see Household Clean-up Service or call 1300 36 2170 to make a booking.
Blankets
Sell/Giveaway
Unwanted second hand blankets and clothing can be sold or given away via EBay, Gumtree, Facebook, Trading Post and other similar services.
Donation
A number of organisations accept donations of blankets in good condition. Contact the organisations listed for more details regarding what is accepted and for drop off arrangements:
- YADA, phone 9602 7808 for more details.
- The Smith Family, phone 9600 6853 for more details
- St Vincent de Paul, phone 9734 6300 for more details.
- Salvation Army, phone 13 72 58 for more details.
Household Clean-up Service
Old or damaged blankets can be removed as part of a Household Clean-up. For more information see Household Clean-up Service or call 1300 36 2170 to make a booking.
Bleach
Household Chemical Cleanout
Bleach and other household cleaners can be disposed of at a Household Chemical Cleanout day for more information on the next event near you call 131 555 or visit www.cleanout.com.au
Books
Sell/Giveaway
Unwanted second hand books can be sold or given away via EBay, Gumtree, Facebook, Trading Post and other similar services.
Donation
A number of organisations accept donations of old books in good condition. Contact the organisations listed for more details regarding what is accepted and for drop off arrangements:
- YADA, phone 9602 7808 for more details.
- The Smith Family, phone 9600 6853 for more details
- St Vincent de Paul, phone 9734 6300 for more details.
- Salvation Army, phone 13 72 58 for more details.
Yellow-lid Recycling Bin
Old or damaged books can be placed into your yellow-lid recycling bin.
Household Clean-up Service
Boxed books can be removed as part of a Household Clean-up. For more information see Household Clean-up Service or call 1300 36 2170 to make a booking.
Bottle (Glass)
Yellow-lid Recycling Bin
Glass bottles such as soft drink, wine and beer bottles can be placed in your yellow-lid recycling bin unbagged.
Bottle Tops
Yellow-lid Recycling Bin
Bottle tops should ideally be removed and placed in your yellow-lid recycling bin.
Bottles (Plastic)
Yellow-lid Recycling Bin
Plastic bottles such as soft drink, milk and juice bottles can be placed in your yellow-lid recycling bin unbagged.
Brake Fluid
Household Chemical Cleanout
Brake fluid and other automotive fluids can be disposed of at a Household Chemical Cleanout day for more information on the next event near you call 131 555 or visit www.cleanout.com.au
Branches
Household Clean-up Service
Branches (1.0m or less in length) can be removed as part of a Household Clean-up. Simply bundle them up ensuring that one person can easily lift each bundle. For more information see Household Clean-up Service or call 1300 36 2170 to make a booking.
Bricks and Pavers
Recycling facility
A number of enterprises accept old or excess bricks and pavers for recycling free or for a fee. These businesses can be found under ‘recycling services’ or ‘rubbish removal and skip bins’ in the Yellow Pages; contact each to enquire what is accepted, opening hours and fees. Some may offer a pickup service.
Broken Glass (Windows, Drinking Glasses)
Red-lid General Waste
Broken glass should be wrapped and placed in the red-lid general waste bin. While glass containers placed in the yellow-lid recycling bin naturally breaks sometimes, avoid deliberately placing broken glass in this bin as it can cause machinery to jam in the sorting process.
Bubble wrap
Red-lid General Waste
Bubble wrap can be placed in the red-lid general waste bin preferably after being flattened, do not place bubble wrap in your yellow-lid recycling bin.
Building Materials
Recycling facility
A number of enterprises accept old or excess bricks and pavers for recycling free or for a fee. These businesses can be found under ‘recycling services’ or ‘rubbish removal and skip bins’ in the Yellow Pages; contact each to enquire what is accepted, opening hours and fees. Some may offer a pickup service.
Waste Management Facilities
A number of enterprises accept general building waste for landfill. These businesses can be found under ‘waste disposal and reduction services’ or ‘rubbish removal and skip bins’ in the Yellow Pages; contact each to enquire what is accepted, opening hours and fees. Some may offer a pickup service.
Bullets, Firearms and Ammunition
Contact Police
Contact the Police assistance Line on 131 444 for information, collection and disposal of bullets, grenades and safety fuses.
Cameras
Sell/Giveaway
Unwanted second hand cameras can be sold or given away via EBay, Gumtree, Facebook, Trading Post and other similar services.
Community Recycling Centre
Old camera can be disposed of at Liverpool Council’s Community Recycling Centre at 99 Rose St, Liverpool from 8am -3pm Monday to Saturday.
Household Chemical Cleanout
The battery from old cameras can also be disposed of at a Household Chemical Cleanout day for more information on the next event near you call 131 555 or visit www.cleanout.com.au
Car Baby Seat
Sell/Giveaway
Unwanted second hand household items can be sold or given away via EBay, Gumtree, Facebook, Trading Post and other similar services.
Donation
A number of organisations accept donations of household items such as baby car seats. Contact each for more details regarding what is accepted and for drop off arrangements:
- YADA, phone 9602 7808 for more details.
- The Smith Family, phone 9600 6853 for more details
- St Vincent de Paul, phone 9734 6300 for more details.
- Salvation Army, phone 13 72 58 for more details.
Household Clean-up Service
Bulky household items can be removed as part of a Household Clean-up. For more information see Household Clean-up Service or call 1300 36 2170 to make a booking.
Car Batteries
Community Recycling Centre
Car batteries can be disposed of at Liverpool Council’s Community Recycling Centre at 99 Rose St, Liverpool from 8am -3pm Monday to Saturday.
Household Chemical Cleanout
Car batteries can also be disposed of at a Household Chemical Cleanout day for more information on the next event near you call 131 555 or visit www.cleanout.com.au
Car Bodies
Sell/Giveaway
Unwanted second cars and car bodies can be sold or given away with a number of dealers and car recyclers offering money for old cars. Second-hand cars can also be sold or given away via EBay, Gumtree, Facebook, Trading Post and other similar services.
Car Parts
Recycling facility
A number of enterprises accept car parts for recycling for free or potentially even for reimbursement. These businesses can be found under ‘Scrap metal merchants’ in the Yellow Pages; contact each to enquire what is accepted, opening hours and fees. Some may offer a pickup service.
Cardboard (Waxed)
Red-lid General Waste
Waxed cardboard can be placed in the red-lid general waste bin. Do not place waxed cardboard in your yellow-lid recycling bin.
Cardboard Boxes
Yellow-lid Recycling Bin
Cardboard boxes can be flattened and placed in your yellow-lid recycling bin unbagged.
Community Recycling Centre
Cardboard boxes can be disposed of at Liverpool Council’s Community Recycling Centre at 99 Rose St, Liverpool from 7am -3pm Monday to Saturday.
Cards
Yellow-lid Recycling Bin
Greeting cards and other cardboard can be placed in your yellow-lid recycling bin unbagged.
Carpet and Underlay
Household Clean-up Service
Carpets and underlays rolled up, tied and 1.5m or less in length can be removed as part of a Household Clean-up. Limit of one room per Household Clean-up. For more information see Household Clean-up Service or call 1300 36 2170 to make a booking.
Cassette Tapes
Sell/Giveaway
Unwanted cassette tapes can be sold or given away via EBay, Gumtree, Facebook, Trading Post and other similar services.
Household Clean-up Service
Cassette tapes can be removed as part of a Household Clean-up. Simply place in a bag or box to assist with removal. For more information see Household Clean-up Service or call 1300 36 2170 to make a booking.
Caustic Soda
Household Chemical Cleanout
Caustic soda and other household cleaners can be disposed of at a Household Chemical Cleanout day for more information on the next event near you call 131 555 or visit www.cleanout.com.au
CD Cases
Household Clean-up Service
Old CD cases can be removed as part of a Household Clean-up. Simply place in a bag or box to assist with removal. For more information see Household Clean-up Service or call 1300 36 2170 to make a booking.
CDs, DVDs and Videos
Sell/Giveaway
Unwanted second hand CDs DVDs and videos can be sold or given away via EBay, Gumtree, Facebook, Trading Post and other similar services.
Donation
A number of organisations accept donations of CDs and DVDs in good condition contact each for more details regarding what is accepted and for drop off arrangements:
- YADA, phone 9602 7808 for more details.
- The Smith Family, phone 9600 6853 for more details
- St Vincent de Paul, phone 9734 6300 for more details.
- Salvation Army, phone 13 72 58 for more details.
Household Clean-up Service
CDs, DVDs and videos can be removed as part of a Household Clean-up. For more information see Household Clean-up Service or call 1300 36 2170 to make a booking.
Cellophane
Red-lid General Waste
Cellophane can be placed in the red-lid general waste bin, DO NOT place cellophane or other plastic packaging in your yellow-lid recycling bin.
Ceramics
Red-lid General Waste
Ceramics can be placed in the red-lid general waste bin, DO NOT place ceramics in your yellow-lid recycling bin. If broken, ceramics should be wrapped.
Chemicals
Household Chemical Cleanout
Toxic or poisonous chemicals can be disposed of at a Household Chemical Cleanout day for more information on the next event near you call 131 555 or visit www.cleanout.com.au.
Chlorine and Pool Chemicals
Household Chemical Cleanout
Pool chlorine, both salts and liquids can be disposed of at a Household Chemical Cleanout day for more information on the next event near you call 131 555 or visit www.cleanout.com.au
Christmas Decorations and Lights
Sell/Giveaway
Unwanted Christmas decorations can be sold or given away via EBay, Gumtree, Facebook, Trading Post and other similar services.
Household Clean-up Service
Christmas decorations can be removed as part of a Household Clean-up. For more information see Household Clean-up Service or call 1300 36 2170 to make a booking.
Christmas Trees (Artificial)
Household Clean-up Service
Christmas trees can be removed as part of a Household Clean-up, provided they are in lengths of no more than 1.2 m. For more information see Household Clean-up Service or call 1300 36 2170 to make a booking. Do not place artificial trees in your green-lid green waste bin.
Christmas Tress (Live)
Compost/ Worm Farm
The needles and smaller branches of your live Christmas tree can be placed in your compost bin or used as mulch around the garden. Pine needles are usually too hard for worms to digest. Liverpool Council even offers a $50 rebate back on your compost Bin and Worm Farm. Go to Compost and worm farming for more information on how to claim your rebate and how to setup your worm farm or compost bin.
Green-lid Green Waste Bin
The needles and smaller branches can be placed in your green-lid green waste bin unbagged.
Note: For larger diameter pieces, see Logs and Stumps.
Cigarette Butts
Red-lid General Waste
Cigarette butts once extinguished can be disposed of in the red-lid general waste bin, DO NOT place cigarette butts in your yellow-lid recycling bin.
Public waste bins
Cigarette butts can also be placed in dedicated butt bins in public areas.
Cling Wrap
Red-lid General Waste
Cling wrap and other plastic films can be placed in the red-lid general waste bin, do not place cling wrap in your yellow-lid recycling bin.
Clothing
Sell/Giveaway
Unwanted second hand clothes can be sold or given away via EBay, Gumtree, Facebook, Trading Post and other similar services.
Donation
A number of organisations accept donations of clothing in good condition. Contact each for more details regarding what is accepted and for drop off arrangements:
- YADA, phone 9602 7808 for more details.
- The Smith Family, phone 9600 6853 for more details
- St Vincent de Paul, phone 9734 6300 for more details.
- Salvation Army, phone 13 72 58 for more details.
Collection
Unwanted clothing can be collected from your home. Contact Clothing Cleanup to arrange collection.
Household Clean-up Service
Old damaged clothing can be removed as part of a Household Clean-up. For more information see Household Clean-up Service or call 1300 36 2170 to make a booking.
Coat Hangers
Household Clean-up Service
Coat hangers of all varieties can be disposed of as part of a Household Clean-up. For more information see Household Clean-up Service or call 1300 36 2170 to make a booking.
Coffee Grounds
Compost/ Worm Farm
Coffee grounds can be placed in your worm farm or compost bin and are known to deter snails around the garden. Liverpool Council even offers a $50 rebate back on your compost Bin and Worm Farm. Go to Compost and worm farming for more information on how to claim your rebate and how to setup your worm farm or compost bin.
Red-lid General Waste
Coffee grounds can be bagged and placed in the red-lid general waste bin, do not place coffee grounds in your yellow-lid recycling bin.
Commercial Waste
Own Service
Commercial waste must not be placed in residential red bins or public community bins. Businesses have an obligation to organise the disposal of their waste appropriately.
Computers
Sell/Giveaway
Unwanted second hand computers and accessories can be sold or given away via EBay, Gumtree, Facebook, Trading Post and other similar services.
Community Recycling Centre
Computers and associated equipment including screens can be disposed of at Liverpool Council’s Community Recycling Centre at 99 Rose St, Liverpool from 8am -3pm Monday to Saturday.
Concrete
Recycling facility
A number of enterprises accept old concrete for recycling free or for a fee. These businesses can be found under ‘Recycling services’ or ‘rubbish removal and skip bins’ in the Yellow Pages; contact each to enquire what is accepted, opening hours and fees. Some may offer a pickup service.
Waste Management Facilities
A number of enterprises accept concrete for landfill. These businesses can be found under ‘waste disposal and reduction services’ or ‘rubbish removal and skip bins’ in the Yellow Pages; contact each to enquire what is accepted, opening hours and fees. Some may offer a pickup service.
Cooking Oil
Community Recycling Centre
Cooking oil can be disposed of at Liverpool Council’s Community Recycling Centre at 99 Rose St, Liverpool from 8am -3pm Monday to Saturday.
Household Chemical Cleanout
Cooking oils can also be disposed of at a Household Chemical Cleanout day for more information on the next event near you call 131 555 or visit www.cleanout.com.au
Corks
Girl Guides
Guides Australia has various collection points for wine corks that are used for craft activities and actively recycled. Please contact guides@guidesnsw.org.au or phone 9698 3322 for more information.
Corrosives
Household Chemical Cleanout
Corrosive materials such as acids and other toxic chemicals can be disposed of at a Household Chemical Cleanout day for more information on the next event near you call 131 555 or visit www.cleanout.com.au
Crockery
Sell/Giveaway
Unwanted second hand crockery can be sold or given away via EBay, Gumtree, Facebook, Trading Post and other similar services.
Donation
A number of organisations accept donations of household items such as crockery. Contact each for more details regarding what is accepted and for drop off arrangements:
- YADA, phone 9602 7808 for more details.
- The Smith Family, phone 9600 6853 for more details
- St Vincent de Paul, phone 9734 6300 for more details.
- Salvation Army, phone 13 72 58 for more details.
Red-lid General Waste
Broken crockery can be placed in the red-lid general waste bin. Do not place drinking glasses or crockery in your yellow-lid recycling bin.
Cutlery (Plastic)
Red-lid General Waste
Plastic cutlery and plates can be placed in the red-lid general waste bin, do not place plastic cutlery in your yellow-lid recycling bin.
Demolition Waste
Recycling facility
A number of enterprises accept some demolition materials for recycling free or for a fee. These businesses can be found under ‘recycling services’ or ‘rubbish removal and skip bins’ in the Yellow Pages; you should contact each to find what is accepted, opening hours and fees. Some may offer a pickup service.
Note: Asbestos cannot be disposed of in this way and requires a specialist contractor, see Asbestos for more details.
Waste Management Facilities
A number of enterprises accept demolition waste for landfill. These businesses can be found under ‘waste disposal and reduction services’ or ‘rubbish removal and skip bins’ in the Yellow Pages; contact each to enquire what is accepted, opening hours and fees. Some may offer a pickup service.
Dialysis Waste
Red-lid General Waste
Dialysis wastes can be placed in the red-lid general waste bin, do not place dialysis equipment in your yellow-lid recycling bin. Where required, a larger red bin can be provided by filling in this form and providing a medical certificate.
Diesel
Household Chemical Cleanout
Diesel and other fuels be disposed of at a Household Chemical Cleanout day for more information on the next event near you call 131 555 or visit www.cleanout.com.au
Disposable nappies
Red-lid General Waste
Disposable nappies can be placed in the red-lid general waste bin, DO NOT place nappies in your yellow-lid recycling bin.
Documents
Compost
Shredded plain paper makes a great addition to your compost bin or heap.Liverpool Council offers a $50 rebate back on your compost Bin and Worm Farm. Go to Compost and worm farming for more information on how to claim your rebate and setup your worm farm or compost bin.
Yellow-lid Recycling Bin
Documents, paper and cardboard folders can be placed in your yellow-lid recycling bin unbagged. Do not place shredded paper in your recycle bin.
DVD Cases
Red-lid General Waste
Old or damaged DVD cases can be placed in the red-lid general waste bin, do not place CDs or DVDs in your yellow-lid recycling bin.
Household Clean-up Service
Boxed DVDs can be removed as part of a Household Clean-up. For more information see Household Clean-up Service or call 1300 36 2170 to make a booking.
DVDs
Sell/Giveaway
Unwanted second hand DVDs can be sold or given away via EBay, Gumtree, Facebook, Trading Post and other similar services.
Red-lid General Waste
Old or damaged DVDs can be placed in the red-lid general waste bin, do not place DVDs or CDs in your yellow-lid recycling bin.
Household Clean-up Service
Boxes of DVDs can be removed as part of a Household Clean-up. For more information see Household Clean-up Service or call 1300 36 2170 to make a booking.
E-Waste
Sell/Giveaway
Unwanted second hand TVs, computers and other types of E-waste can be sold or given away via EBay, Gumtree, Facebook, Trading Post and other similar services.
Community Recycling Centre
E- Waste such as TVs and computers can be disposed of at Liverpool Council’s Community Recycling Centre at 99 Rose St, Liverpool from 8am -3pm Monday to Saturday.
Electric Blankets
Household Clean-up Service Electric blankets can be removed as part of a Household Clean-up. For more information see Household Clean-up Service or call 1300 36 2170 to make a booking.
Electrical Cords
Community Recycling Centre
Electrical and other similar cords can be disposed of at Liverpool Council’s Community Recycling Centre at 99 Rose St, Liverpool from 8am-3pm Monday to Saturday.
Envelopes
Yellow-lid Recycling Bin
Envelopes with or without windows and other documentation can be placed in your yellow-lid recycling bin unbagged. Do not place shredded paper in your recycle bin.
Exercise Equipment
Household Clean-up Service
Exercise equipment can be removed as part of a Household Clean-up. Smaller pieces should be boxed for easy removal. For more information see Household Clean-up Service or call 1300 36 2170 to make a booking.
Eye Glasses
Optometrist
Check with your local optometrist or eyewear retailer to see whether they have a Lions Clubs Australia collection box for the reuse/recycling scheme.
Fabric
Household Clean-up Service
Old or damaged fabrics can be placed in a box and disposed of as part of a Household Clean-up. For more information see Household Clean-up Service or call 1300 36 2170 to make a booking.
Fence Palings
Sell/ Give Away
Fence palings in good condition can be sold or given away using EBay, Gumtree, Facebook, Trading Post and other similar services.
Household Clean-up Service
Fence palings can be removed as part of a Household Clean-up provided they are shorter than 1.5m. For more information see Household Clean-up Service or call 1300 36 2170 to make a booking.
Fibro
See Asbestos
Fire Extinguishers
Community Recycling Centre
Fire extinguishers can be disposed of at Liverpool Council’s Community Recycling Centre at 99 Rose St, Liverpool from 8am -3pm Monday to Saturday.
Household Chemical Cleanout
Fire extinguishers can also be disposed of at a Household Chemical Cleanout day for more information on the next event near you call 131 555 or visit www.cleanout.com.au
Flares
Contact Roads and Maritime Services
The safe disposal of out-of-date flares is essential to avoid any injury from unintended or deliberate ignition in a non-emergency situation. For information call Roads and Maritime Services on 13 12 36 or see more information at flare disposal.
Flowers (Artificial)
Red-lid General Waste Bin
Artificial flowers can be placed in your red-lid general waste bin.
Flowers (Live)
Compost Bin
Wilted flowers can be placed in your compost bin or heap once florist foam is removed. Liverpool City Council even offers a $50 rebate back on your compost Bin and Worm Farm. Go to Compost and worm farming for more information on how to claim your rebate and how to setup your worm farm or compost bin.
Green-lid Green Waste Bin
Cut flowers that have been removed from wrapping and floristry blocks can be placed in your green-lid green waste bin unbagged.
Fluorescent Tubes and Globes
Community Recycling Centre
Florescent tubes and globes can be disposed of at Liverpool Council’s Community Recycling Centre at 99 Rose St, Liverpool from 8am -3pm Monday to Saturday.
Household Chemical Cleanout
Florescent tubes and bulbs can also be disposed of at a Household Chemical Cleanout day for more information on the next event near you call 131 555 or visit www.cleanout.com.au
FluoroCycle
FluoroCycle is a voluntary product stewardship scheme that seeks to increase the national recycling rate of waste mercury-containing lamps. Lamp recycling can help reduce the amount of mercury being sent to landfill.
Liverpool Council is a signatory to the FluoroCycle Scheme. Council is committed to keeping harmful mercury out of our environment, through our participation in this scheme. Council will ensure all mercury-containing lamps from its own buildings will be recycled and encourages all its residents to do the same with the recycling of mercury-containing lamps from households.
In Australia, an estimated 90 per cent of lamps that contain mercury end up in landfill each year. They are the largest single category of consumer products that contain mercury, and their disposal contributes to Australia's total annual emissions of mercury.
By recycling them correctly you can reduce the amount of mercury entering the environment and help Liverpool Council meet its commitment to reducing waste to landfill.
To find out where you can drop off and recycle your mercury-containing lamps go to the FluoroCycle website. In addition, Council accepts mercury-containing lamps at its scheduled Household Chemical Collection events and the Community Recycling Centre located at 99 Rose Street.
If you are not sure which lamps contain mercury, download the FluoroCycle factsheet which includes images.
Foam
See Polystyrene
Fridges & Freezers
See Refrigerators
Fruit and Vegetable Scraps
Compost Bin / Worm Farm
Fruit and vegetable scraps make a great addition to you worm farm or compost bin. Liverpool Council even offers a $50 rebate back on your compost bin and worm farm. Go to Compost and worm farming for more information on how to claim your rebate and how to setup your worm farm or compost bin.
Red-lid General Waste Bin
Fruit and vegetable scraps can be bagged and placed in your red-lid general waste bin.
Garden and Green Waste
Compost bin
Grass clippings, small pruning’s, fallen leaves and other garden wastes can all be added to your compost bin. Liverpool Council even offers a $50 rebate back on your compost Bin and Worm Farm. Go to Compost and worm farming for more information on how to claim your rebate and how to setup your worm farm or compost bin.
Green-lid Green Waste Bin
Grass clippings and other garden waste can be placed in your green-lid green waste bin unbagged.
Garden Hoses
Red-lid General Waste Bin
Garden hoses can be placed in your red-lid general waste bin. Do not place in your green-lid green waste bin.
Garden Ornaments and Furniture
Sell/Giveaway
Unwanted second ornaments and garden furniture can be sold or given away via EBay, Gumtree, Facebook, Trading Post and other similar services.
Household Clean-up Service
Garden ornaments provided they can be comfortably lifted by two people can be removed as part of a Household Clean-up. For more information see Household Clean-up Service or call 1300 36 2170 to make a booking.
Gas Bottles and Helium Tanks
Community Recycling Centre
Gas bottles can be disposed of at Liverpool Council’s Community Recycling Centre at 99 Rose St, Liverpool from 8am -3pm Monday to Saturday.
Household Chemical Cleanout
Gas bottles can also be disposed of at a Household Chemical Cleanout day for more information on the next event near you call 131 555 or visit www.cleanout.com.au
Glass Jars and Bottles
Yellow-lid Recycling Bin
Glass bottles and jars can be placed in your yellow-lid recycling bin unbagged.
Grass Clippings
Compost bin
Grass clippings, small pruning’s, fallen leaves and other garden wastes can all be added to your compost bin. Liverpool Council even offers a $50 rebate back on your compost Bin and Worm Farm. Go to Compost and worm farming for more information on how to claim your rebate and how to setup your worm farm or compost bin.
Green-lid Green Waste Bin
Grass clippings and other garden waste can be placed in your green-lid green waste bin unbagged.
Greeting Cards
Yellow-lid Recycling Bin
Greeting cards and other cardboard can be placed in your yellow-lid recycling bin unbagged.
Guns and Explosives
Contact Police
Contact the Police assistance Line on 131 444 for information, collection and disposal of bullets, grenades and safety fuses.
Guttering (Metal)
Recycling facility
A number of enterprises accept guttering for recycling for free or potentially even for reimbursement. These businesses can be found under ‘scrap metal merchants’ in the Yellow Pages; you should contact each to find what is accepted, opening hours and fees. Some may offer a pickup service.
Household Clean-up Service
Old metal guttering can be removed as part of a Household Clean-up. For more information see Household Clean-up Service or call 1300 36 2170 to make a booking. Ensure pieces are no longer than 1.5 m in length.
Gyprock/Plasterboard
See Asbestos
Hazardous Waste
Hazardous waste such as water and oil-based paints (up to 20 litres), engine oil, vehicle batteries (up to five) and gas bottles (up to two per person) can be disposed of at any SUEZ Environnement Resource Recovery & Recycling Facility. Disposal fees may apply. Call SUEZ Environnement on 13 13 35 for more information or to go to the SUEZ Environnement website.
Household medicines that are out of date or no longer needed can be taken back to a participating chemist for disposal through the Return Unwanted Medicines (RUM) program.
Council provides a service through selected local chemists for the safe disposal of syringes and other contaminated clinical waste. Click here for Sharp Safe Program disposal locations or contact Council on 1300 36 2170 for more information.
Hair
Compost Bin
Human and animal hair can be placed in your compost bin or heap. Liverpool Council even offers a $50 rebate back on your compost Bin and Worm Farm. Go to Compost and worm farming for more information on how to claim your rebate and how to setup your worm farm or compost bin.
Red-lid General Waste Bin
Human and animal hair can be bagged and placed in your red-lid general waste bin.
Herbicides
Household Chemical Cleanout
Herbicides and other garden chemicals can be disposed of at a Household Chemical Cleanout day for more information on the next event near you call 131 555 or visit www.cleanout.com.au
Hot Water Systems
Plumber
Many plumbers can take away and dispose of your old hot water system when they install a new one.
Household Clean-up Service
Old hot water systems can be disposed of as part of a Household Clean-up. For more information see Household Clean-up Service or call 1300 36 2170 to make a booking.
Household Cleaners
Household Chemical Cleanout
Household cleaners including bleach can be disposed of at a Household Chemical Cleanout day for more information on the next event near you call 131 555 or visit www.cleanout.com.au
Ink Cartridges
Cartridges for Planet Ark
You can dispose of old ink cartridges in Cartridges for Planet Ark Bins located at Australia Post, Officeworks, Harvey Norman, JB Hi-Fi and The Good Guys stores.
Community Recycling Centre
Ink cartridges can be disposed of at Liverpool Council’s Community Recycling Centre at 99 Rose St Liverpool from 8am -3pm Monday to Saturday.
Insulation Batts
See Asbestos
Some insulation can contain asbestos and if you do not know the origin of the insulation you are removing, you should contact a licenced professional before disposal.
Jars and Jar Lids
Yellow-lid Recycling Bin
Jars, jar lids and other glass containers can be placed in your yellow-lid recycling bin unbagged.
Juice Cartons and Poppers
Yellow-lid Recycling Bin
Juice bottles, cartons and poppers can be placed in your yellow-lid recycling bin unbagged.
Junk Mail
Yellow-lid Recycling Bin
Junk mail and other glossy paper can be removed from any plastic packaging and placed in your yellow-lid recycling bin unbagged.
Note: Consider installing a ‘no junk mail’ sticker or sign to avoid this waste.
Kitchen Sink
Household Clean-up Service
Metal sinks can be disposed of as part of a Household Clean-up. For more information see Household Clean-up Service or call 1300 36 2170 to make a booking.
Kitty Litter
Red-lid General Waste
Place bagged kitty litter can be placed in the red-lid general waste bin.
Laminated Paper
Red-lid General Waste Bin
Laminated paper cannot be recycled and should be placed in your red-lid general waste bin.
Laundry Tubs (Metal)
Recycling facility
A number of enterprises accept laundry tubs for recycling free or for a fee. These businesses can be found under ‘scrap metal merchants’ in the Yellow Pages; you should contact each to find what is accepted, opening hours and fees. Some may offer a pickup service.
Household Clean-up Service
Metal laundry tubs can be disposed of as part of a Household Clean-up. For more information see Household Clean-up Service or call 1300 36 2170 to make a booking.
Lawn Mower
Sell/Giveaway
Unwanted second hand lawnmowers and other tools can be sold or given away via EBay, Gumtree, Facebook, Trading Post and other similar services.
Household Clean-up Service
Lawnmowers can be disposed of as part of a Household Clean-up. For more information see Household Clean-up Service or call 1300 36 2170 to make a booking.
Leaves
Compost bin
Fallen leaves, grass clippings, small prunings and other garden wastes can all be added to your compost bin. Liverpool Council even offers a $50 rebate back on your compost bin and worm farm. Go to Compost and worm farming for more information on how to claim your rebate and how to setup your worm farm or compost bin.
Green-lid Green Waste Bin
Leaves and other garden waste can be placed in your green-lid green waste bin unbagged.
Light Globes
Red-lid General Waste Bin
Old halogen bulbs can be disposed of in your red-lid general waste bin. If broken wrap in newspaper to prevent injury.
Note: for florescent light bulbs see Florescent Tubes and Globes
Linen and Manchester
Donation
A number of organisations accept donations of linen and manchester in good condition. Contact each for more details regarding what is accepted and for drop off arrangements:
- YADA, phone 9602 7808 for more details.
- The Smith Family, phone 9600 6853 for more details
- St Vincent de Paul, phone 9734 6300 for more details.
- Salvation Army, phone 13 72 58 for more details.
Red-lid General Waste Bin
Ceramics can be placed in the red-lid general waste bin, do not place ceramics in your yellow-lid recycling bin.
Household Clean-up Service
Whitegoods can be removed as part of a Household Clean-up. For more information see Household Clean-up Service or call 1300 36 2170 to make a booking.
Lino Flooring
Household Clean-up Service
Flooring and underlays rolled up, tied and 1.5m or less in length can be disposed of as part of a Household Clean-up. For more information see Household Clean-up Service or call 1300 36 2170 to make a booking.
Logs and Stumps
Sell/Giveaway
Suitable dried logs for firewood can be sold or given away via EBay, Gumtree, Facebook, Trading Post and other similar services.
Onsite Service
Tree trunks and stumps can be ground down or mulched by an arborist or tree lopper who can either leave the mulch for your garden or remove it. These services can be found in the Yellow Pages under ‘Tree and stump removal services’ or through the internet. As with any trade, ensure when booking that tradespeople are appropriately qualified, experienced and insured.
Waste Management Facilities
A number of enterprises accept tree trunks and stumps for landfill. These businesses can be found under ‘waste disposal and reduction services’ or ‘rubbish removal and skip bins’ in the Yellow Pages; you should contact each to find what is accepted, opening hours and fees. Some may offer a pickup service.
Magazines
Yellow-lid Recycling Bin
Magazines and other glossy papers can be placed in your yellow-lid recycling bin unbagged.
Magnets
Red-lid General Waste Bin
Magnets are not recyclable and should be disposed of in your red-lid general waste bin. Do not place magnets in your yellow-lid recycling bin.
Mattresses
Donation
A number of organisations accept donations of mattresses free of stains in good condition. Contact each for more details regarding what is accepted and for drop off arrangements:
- YADA, phone 9602 7808 for more details.
- The Smith Family, phone 9600 6853 for more details
- St Vincent de Paul, phone 9734 6300 for more details.
- Salvation Army, phone 13 72 58 for more details.
Sell/Giveaway
Unwanted second hand mattresses can be sold or given away via EBay, Gumtree, Facebook, Trading Post and other similar services.
Household Clean-up Service
Mattresses can be disposed of as part of a Household Clean-up. For more information see Household Clean-up Service or call 1300 36 2170 to make a booking.
Meat Trays
Red-lid General Waste
Foam meat trays can be placed in the red-lid general waste bin, do not place foam trays in your yellow-lid recycling bin.
Medicines
Pharmacist
Most chemists/pharmacies accept unwanted, expired or excess medicines for safe disposal.
Metal
Recycling facility
A number of enterprises accept spare and scrap metal for recycling free or with reimbursement. These businesses can be found under ‘scrap metal merchants’ in the Yellow Pages; contact each to enquire what is accepted, opening hours and fees. Some may offer a pickup service.
Household Clean-up Service
Spare and scrap metal goods can be removed as part of a Household Clean-up. For more information see Household Clean-up Service or call 1300 36 2170 to make a booking.
Mirrors
Sell/Giveaway
Unwanted second hand mirrors and household items can be sold or given away via EBay, Gumtree, Facebook, Trading Post and other similar services.
Donation
A number of organisations accept donations of household goods such as mirrors free of stains in good condition. Contact each for more details regarding what is accepted and for drop off arrangements:
- YADA, phone 9602 7808 for more details.
- The Smith Family, phone 9600 6853 for more details
- St Vincent de Paul, phone 9734 6300 for more details.
- Salvation Army, phone 13 72 58 for more details.
Mobile Phones
Community Recycling Centre
Mobile phones can be disposed of at Liverpool Council’s Community Recycling Centre at 99 Rose St, Liverpool from 8am -3pm Monday to Saturday.
Mobile Muster Bins
Mobile Muster is a national program that collects old mobile phones with drop off bins located in Liverpool City Council Libraries, Post Offices along with many banks and phone shops.
Motor Oil
Community Recycling Centre
Old cooking and motor oils (up to 20L) can be disposed of at Liverpool Council’s Community Recycling Centre at 99 Rose St, Liverpool from 8am-3pm Monday to Saturday.
Household Chemical Cleanout
Motor oils and other automotive chemicals can also be disposed of at a Household Chemical Cleanout day for more information on the next event near you call 131 555 or visit www.cleanout.com.au
Nappies
Red-lid General Waste
Disposable nappies can be placed in the red-lid general waste bin, do not place nappies in your yellow-lid recycling bin.
Needles and Syringes
Be Sharps Safe Program
Liverpool City Council has partnered with selected local pharmacies to provide free collection of sharps for diabetics and other sharps users. Simply take your sharps in a puncture proof container to a participating pharmacy. Public venue disposal bins have also been placed in selected areas available 24 hours to the public who require sharps disposal. See locations.
Newspapers
Compost Bin
Old newspaper that has been shredded makes an excellent addition to your home compost bin. Liverpool Council even offers a $50 rebate back on your compost bin and worm farm. Go to Compost and worm farming for more information on how to claim your rebate and how to setup your worm farm or compost bin.
Yellow-lid Recycling Bin
Newspapers can be placed in your yellow-lid recycling bin unbagged. Do not shred newspaper going into your recycle bin.
Oil (Motor and Cooking)
Community Recycling Centre
Old cooking and motor oils (up to 20L) can be disposed of at Liverpool Council’s Community Recycling Centre at 99 Rose St, Liverpool from 8am-3pm Monday to Saturday.
Household Chemical Cleanout
Old cooking and motor oils can be disposed of at a Household Chemical Cleanout day for more information on the next event near you call 131 555 or visit www.cleanout.com.au
Ovens
Sell/Giveaway
Unwanted second hand ovens can be sold or given away via EBay, Gumtree, Facebook, Trading Post and other similar services.
Household Clean-up Service
Old ovens can be disposed of as part of a Household Clean-up. For more information see Household Clean-up Service or call 1300 36 2170 to make a booking.
Paints
Community Recycling Centre
Old and unused paint (up to 100L) can be disposed of at Liverpool Council’s Community Recycling Centre at 99 Rose St, Liverpool from 8am -3pm Monday to Saturday.
Paintback
Old and unused paint (up to 100L) can be disposed of at a number of collection locations under the Paintback scheme. For a list of sites see here.
Household Chemical Cleanout
Paint can also be disposed of at a Household Chemical Cleanout day for more information on the next event near you call 131 555 or visit www.cleanout.com.au
Paper
Compost Bin
Old paper that has been shredded makes an excellent addition to your home compost bin. Liverpool Council even offers a $50 rebate back on your compost Bin and Worm Farm. Go to Compost and worm farming for more information on how to claim your rebate and how to setup your worm farm or compost bin.
Yellow-lid Recycling Bin
Old paper can be placed in your yellow-lid recycling bin unbagged. Do not Shred Paper going into your recycle bin.
Pesticides
Household Chemical Cleanout
Pesticides and other poisons can be disposed of at a Household Chemical Cleanout day for more information on the next event near you call 131 555 or visit www.cleanout.com.au
Petrol
Household Chemical Cleanout
Petrol and other fuels can be disposed of at a Household Chemical Cleanout day for more information on the next event near you call 131 555 or visit www.cleanout.com.au
Phone Books
Directory Select
If you are receiving unwanted or unrequired phone books, you can cancel this service by contacting Directory Select.
Yellow-lid Recycling Bin
Phone books can be placed in your yellow-lid recycling bin.
Photos
Red-lid General Waste
Photographs can be placed in the red-lid general waste bin, do not place photos in your yellow-lid recycling bin as the chemicals contained in the photograph contaminate the paper.
Pizza Boxes
Yellow-lid Recycling Bin
Empty pizza boxes can be placed in your yellow-lid recycling bin unbagged. Ensure excess pizza is removed.
Red-lid General Waste Bin
Pizza boxes that still contain food should be placed in the red-lid general waste bin.
Plastic - Nos. 1-7
Yellow-lid Recycling Bin
Plastic containers and packaging which display the triangular recycling logo and the a number between 1-7 inside that logo can be placed in your yellow-lid recycling bin unbagged.
Plastic Bags
Supermarket drop-off
Selected Coles and Woolworths Supermarkets throughout Liverpool provide dedicated bins for placing plastic bags, which are recycled into more plastic bags.
Red-lid General Waste Bin
Plastic bags can be placed in the red-lid general waste bin, do not place plastic bags in your yellow-lid recycling bin.
Plastic Film
Red-lid General Waste Bin
Plastic films and cling wraps can be placed in the red-lid general waste bin, do not place plastic wraps in your yellow-lid recycling bin.
Plastic Plant Pots
Red-lid General Waste Bin
Plastic plant pots can be placed in the red-lid general waste bin, do not place plastic pots in your yellow-lid recycling bin.
Household Clean-up Service
Plastic pots can be disposed of as part of a Household Clean-up. For more information see Household Clean-up Service or call 1300 36 2170 to make a booking.
Plastic Toys
Donation
A number of organisations accept donations of household goods such as toys in good condition. Contact each for more details regarding what is accepted and for drop off arrangements:
- YADA, phone 9602 7808 for more details.
- The Smith Family, phone 9600 6853 for more details
- St Vincent de Paul, phone 9734 6300 for more details.
- Salvation Army, phone 13 72 58 for more details.
Note: some organisations do not accept second hand toys so make enquiries before dropping off goods.
Red-lid General Waste
Plastic toys can be placed in the red-lid general waste bin, do not place toys in your yellow-lid recycling bin.
Household Clean-up Service
Toys can be removed as part of a Household Clean-up. Small toys should be placed in a bag or box to assist in removal. For more information see Household Clean-up Service or call 1300 36 2170 to make a booking.
Poisons
Household Chemical Cleanout
Poisons and other toxic chemicals can be disposed of at a Household Chemical Cleanout day for more information on the next event near you call 131 555 or visit www.cleanout.com.au
Polystyrene
Community Recycling Centre
Polystyrene can be disposed of at Liverpool Council’s Community Recycling Centre at 99 Rose St, Liverpool from 8am -3pm Monday to Saturday.
Red-lid General Waste Bin
Polystyrene can be placed in the red-lid general waste bin, do not place polystyrene in your yellow-lid recycling bin.
Pool Chemicals
Household Chemical Cleanout
Pool chemicals such as chlorines and buffers can be disposed of at a Household Chemical Cleanout day for more information on the next event near you call 131 555 or visit www.cleanout.com.au
Pots and Pans
Red-lid General Waste
Old pots and pans can be placed in the red-lid general waste bin, do not place pots and pans in your yellow-lid recycling bin.
Household Clean-up Service
Old pots and pans that have been bagged or boxed can be disposed of as part of a Household Clean-up. For more information see Household Clean-up Service or call 1300 36 2170 to make a booking.
Power Tools
Community Recycling Centre
Power tools and other e-wastes can be disposed of at Liverpool Council’s Community Recycling Centre at 99 Rose St, Liverpool from 8am -3pm Monday to Saturday.
Sell/Giveaway
Unwanted second hand power tools can be sold or given away via EBay, Gumtree, Facebook, Trading Post and other similar services.
Printer Cartridges
Cartridges for Planet Ark
You can drop old printer cartridges off in Cartridges for Planet Ark Bins located at Australia Post, Officeworks, Harvey Norman, JB Hi-Fi and The Good Guys stores.
Community Recycling Centre
Printer cartridges can be disposed of at Liverpool Council’s Community Recycling Centre at 99 Rose St, Liverpool from 8am-3pm Monday to Saturday.
Printers
Sell/Giveaway
Unwanted second hand printers and other e-wastes can be sold or given away via EBay, Gumtree, Facebook, Trading Post and other similar services.
Community Recycling Centre
Unwanted or broken printers and other e-waste can be disposed of at Liverpool Council’s Community Recycling Centre at 99 Rose St, Liverpool from 8am-3pm Monday to Saturday.
Radios
Sell/Giveaway
Unwanted second hand radios and other e-wastes can be sold or given away via EBay, Gumtree, Facebook, Trading Post and other similar services.
Community Recycling Centre
Unwanted or broken radios and other e-waste can be disposed of at Liverpool Council’s Community Recycling Centre at 99 Rose St Liverpool from 8am-3pm Monday to Saturday.
Refrigerators
Sell/Giveaway
Unwanted second fridges and other white goods can be sold or given away via EBay, Gumtree, Facebook, Trading Post and other similar services.
Household Clean-up Service
Whitegoods can be disposed of as part of a Household Clean-up. For more information see Household Clean-up Service or call 1300 36 2170 to make a booking.
Rocks
Waste Management Facilities
A number of enterprises accept rock and other fills for landfill or reuse. These businesses can be found under ‘waste disposal and reduction services’ or ‘rubbish removal and skip bins’ in the Yellow Pages; you should contact each to find what is accepted, opening hours and fees. Some may offer a pickup service.
Note: In many cases rocks, soil, sand and other fill require certification as clean fill before they will be accepted.
Roof Tiles
Recycling facility
A number of enterprises accept old or excess terracotta roof tiles for recycling free or for a fee. These businesses can be found under ‘Recycling services’ or ‘Rubbish removal and skip bins’ in the Yellow Pages; contact each to enquire what is accepted, opening hours and fees. Some may offer a pickup service.
Waste Management Facilities
A number of enterprises accept roof tiles and other building waste for landfill. These businesses can be found under ‘waste disposal and reduction services’ or ‘rubbish removal and skip bins’ in the Yellow Pages; contact each to enquire what is accepted, opening hours and fees. Some may offer a pickup service.
Sand and Soil
Waste Management Facilities
A number of enterprises accept sands, soils and other fills for landfill or reuse. These businesses can be found under ‘waste disposal and reduction services’ or ‘rubbish removal and skip bins’ in the Yellow Pages; contact each to enquire what is accepted, opening hours and fees. Some may offer a pickup service.
Note: In many cases rocks, soil, sand and other fill require certification as clean fill before they will be accepted.
Sandstone
Sell/Giveaway
Unwanted sandstone may be sold or given away via EBay, Gumtree, Facebook, Trading Post and other similar services.
Waste Management Facilities
A number of enterprises accept stone and other fills for landfill or reuse. These businesses can be found under ‘waste disposal and reduction services’ or ‘rubbish removal and skip bins’ in the Yellow Pages; contact each to enquire what is accepted, opening hours and fees. Some may offer a pickup service.
Note: In many cases rocks, soil, sand and other fill require certification as clean fill before they will be accepted.
Scrap Metal
Recycling facility
A number of enterprises accept scrap metals for recycling for free or potentially even for reimbursement. These businesses can be found under ‘scrap metal merchants’ in the Yellow Pages; you should contact each to find what is accepted, opening hours and fees. Some may offer a pickup service.
Household Clean-up Service
Spare and scrap metal goods can be removed as part of a Household Clean-up. For more information see Household Clean-up Service or call 1300 36 2170 to make a booking.
Shoes
Sell/Giveaway
Unwanted second hand shoes and clothes can be sold or given away via EBay, Gumtree, Facebook, Trading Post and other similar services.
Donate
A number of organisations accept donations of household goods such shoes and clothes in good condition contact each for more details regarding what is accepted and for drop off arrangements:
- YADA, phone 9602 7808 for more details.
- The Smith Family, phone 9600 6853 for more details
- St Vincent de Paul, phone 9734 6300 for more details.
- Salvation Army, phone 13 72 58 for more details.
Shopping Trolleys
Trolley Trackers
Lost trolleys can be reported to Trolley Tracker or on 1800 641 497.
Smoke Alarms
Community Recycling Centre
Smoke alarms can be disposed of at Liverpool Council’s Community Recycling Centre at 99 Rose St, Liverpool from 8am -3pm Monday to Saturday.
Sporting Equipment
Sell/Giveaway
Unwanted second hand sporting equipment can be sold or given away via EBay, Gumtree, Facebook, Trading Post and other similar services.
Donation
A number of organisations accept donations of household goods such sporting equipment in good condition. Contact each for more details regarding what is accepted and for drop off arrangements:
- YADA, phone 9602 7808 for more details.
- The Smith Family, phone 9600 6853 for more details
- St Vincent de Paul, phone 9734 6300 for more details.
- Salvation Army, phone 13 72 58 for more details.
Household Clean-up Service
Old or damaged sports equipment can be bagged or placed in a box and disposed of as part of a Household Clean-up. For more information see Household Clean-up Service or call 1300 36 2170 to make a booking.
Steel Cans
Yellow-lid Recycling Bin
Tin, aluminium and steel cans can be placed in your yellow-lid recycling bin unbagged.
Recycling facility
For larger quantities, a number of enterprises accept steel and other cans for recycling for free or potentially even for reimbursement. These businesses can be found under ‘scrap metal merchants’ in the Yellow Pages; contact each to enquire what is accepted, opening hours and rates. Some may offer a pickup service.
Stoves and Ovens
See Ovens
Styrofoam
See Polystyrene
Suitcases
Household Clean-up Service
Old suitcases can be disposed of as part of a Household Clean-up. For more information see Household Clean-up Service or call 1300 36 2170 to make a booking.
Syringes and Needles
Be Sharps Safe Program
Liverpool City Council has partnered with selected local pharmacies to provide free collection of sharps for diabetics and other sharps users. Simply take your sharps in a puncture proof container to a participating pharmacy. Public venue disposal bins have also been placed in selected areas available 24 hours to the public who require sharps disposal. See locations.
Teabags
Compost Bin
Used tea bags and loose tealeaves are a good addition to your home compost bin. Liverpool Council even offers a $50 rebate back on your compost bin and worm farm. Go to Compost and worm farming for more information on how to claim your rebate and how to setup your worm farm or compost bin.
Red-lid General Waste Bin
Tea bags can be placed in your red-lid general waste bin.
Telephone Books
Directory Select
If you are receiving unwanted or unrequired phone books, you can cancel this service by contacting Directory Select.
Yellow-lid Recycling Bin
Phone books can be placed in your yellow-lid recycling bin.
Telephones
Community Recycling Centre
Old telephones can be disposed of at Liverpool Council’s Community Recycling Centre at 99 Rose St, Liverpool from 8am -3pm Monday to Saturday.
Household Clean-up Service
Small appliances such as telephones can be placed in a box of bag and disposed of as part of a Household Clean-up. For more information see Household Clean-up Service or call 1300 36 2170 to make a booking.
Televisions
Sell/Giveaway
Unwanted second hand televisions can be sold or given away via EBay, Gumtree, Facebook, Trading Post and other similar services.
Community Recycling Centre
Old and damaged televisions can be disposed of at Liverpool Council’s Community Recycling Centre at 99 Rose St, Liverpool from 8am -3pm Monday to Saturday.
Tiles (Roof and Bathroom)
Recycling facility
A number of enterprises accept old terracotta tiles for recycling free or a fee. These businesses can be found under ‘recycling services’ or ‘rubbish removal and skip bins’ in the Yellow Pages; contact each to enquire what is accepted, opening hours and fees. Some may offer a pickup service.
Waste Management Facilities
A number of enterprises accept tiles and other building waste for landfill. These businesses can be found under ‘waste disposal and reduction services’ or ‘rubbish removal and skip bins’ in the Yellow Pages; contact each to enquire what is accepted, opening hours and fees. Some may offer a pickup service.
Timber (Treated)
Sell/Giveaway
Unwanted second hand timber can be sold or given away via EBay, Gumtree, Facebook, Trading Post and other similar services.
Recycling facility
A number of enterprises accept old treated timber for recycling for a fee. These businesses can be found under ‘recycling services’ or ‘rubbish removal and skip bins’ in the Yellow Pages; contact each to enquire what is accepted, opening hours and fees. Some may offer a pickup service.
Waste Management Facilities
A number of enterprises accept treated timber for landfill. These businesses can be found under ‘waste disposal and reduction services’ or ‘rubbish removal and skip bins’ in the Yellow Pages; contact each to enquire what is accepted, opening hours and fees. Some may offer a pickup service.
Timber (Untreated)
Sell/Giveaway
Unwanted second hand timber can be sold or given away via EBay, Gumtree, Facebook, Trading Post and other similar services.
Recycling facility
A number of enterprises accept old untreated or raw timber for recycling for a fee. These businesses can be found under ‘recycling services’ or ‘rubbish removal and skip bins’ in the Yellow Pages; contact each to enquire what is accepted, opening hours and fees. Some may offer a pickup service.
Waste Management Facilities
A number of enterprises accept timber for landfill. These businesses can be found under ‘waste disposal and reduction services’ or ‘rubbish removal and skip bins’ in the Yellow Pages; contact each to enquire what is accepted, opening hours and fees. Some may offer a pickup service.
Tin Cans
Yellow-lid Recycling Bin
Tin, aluminium and steel cans can be placed in your yellow-lid recycling bin unbagged.
Tools
Sell/Giveaway
Unwanted second hand tools can be sold or given away via EBay, Gumtree, Facebook, Trading Post and other similar services.
Household Clean-up Service
Boxed or bagged tools can be removed as part of a Household Clean-up. For more information see Household Clean-up Service or call 1300 36 2170 to make a booking.
Toys
Sell/Giveaway
Unwanted second hand toys can be sold or given away via EBay, Gumtree, Facebook, Trading Post and other similar services.
Donation
A number of organisations accept donations of household goods such as toys in good condition. Contact each for more details regarding what is accepted and for drop off arrangements:
- YADA, phone 9602 7808 for more details.
- The Smith Family, phone 9600 6853 for more details
- St Vincent de Paul, phone 9734 6300 for more details.
- Salvation Army, phone 13 72 58 for more details.
Note: some organisations do not accept second hand toys so make enquiries before dropping off goods.
Red-lid General Waste
Plastic toys can be placed in the red-lid general waste bin, do not place toys in your yellow-lid recycling bin.
Household Clean-up Service
Toys that have been boxed or bagged can be removed as part of a Household Clean-up. For more information see Household Clean-up Service or call 1300 36 2170 to make a booking.
Tree Trunks
Onsite Service
Tree trunks and stumps can be ground down or mulched by an arborist or tree lopper who can either leave the mulch for your garden or remove it. These services can be found in the Yellow Pages under ‘Tree and stump removal services’ or through the internet. As with any trade, ensure when booking that tradespeople are appropriately qualified, experienced and insured.
Waste Management Facilities
A number of enterprises accept tree trunks and stumps for landfill. These businesses can be found under ‘waste disposal and reduction services’ or ‘rubbish removal and skip bins’ in the Yellow Pages; you should contact each to find what is accepted, opening hours and fees. Some may offer a pickup service.
Tyres and Wheels
Recycling facility
A number of enterprises accept old tyres for recycling for a fee. These businesses can be found under ‘recycling services’ or ‘rubbish removal and skip bins’ in the Yellow Pages; contact each to enquire what is accepted, opening hours and fees. Some may offer a pickup service.
Waste Management Facilities
A number of enterprises accept tyres for landfill. These businesses can be found under ‘waste disposal and reduction services’ or ‘rubbish removal and skip bins’ in the Yellow Pages; you should contact each to find what is accepted, opening hours and fees. Some may offer a pickup service.
Vacuum Cleaner Dust
Compost Bin
Vacuum cleaner dust can all be added to your compost bin. Liverpool Council even offers a $50 rebate back on your compost Bin and Worm Farm. Go to Compost and worm farming for more information on how to claim your rebate and how to setup your worm farm or compost bin.
Red-lid General Waste
Vacuum cleaner dust can be placed in the red-lid general waste bin.
Vacuum Cleaners
Sell/Giveaway
Unwanted second hand appliances such as vacuums can be sold or given away via EBay, Gumtree, Facebook, Trading Post and other similar services.
Community Recycling Centre
Vacuum cleaners and other E-waste can be disposed of at Liverpool Council’s Community Recycling Centre at 99 Rose St Liverpool from 8am -3pm Monday to Saturday.
Video Cassettes
Sell/Giveaway
Unwanted second hand video cassettes can be sold or given away via EBay, Gumtree, Facebook, Trading Post and other similar services.
Donation
A number of organisations accept donations of household goods such as video cassettes in good condition. Contact each for more details regarding what is accepted and for drop off arrangements:
- YADA, phone 9602 7808 for more details.
- The Smith Family, phone 9600 6853 for more details
- St Vincent de Paul, phone 9734 6300 for more details.
- Salvation Army, phone 13 72 58 for more details.
Household Clean-up Service
Video cassettes can be placed in a bag or box and removed as part of a Household Clean-up. For more information see Household Clean-up Service or call 1300 36 2170 to make a booking.
Video Games Consoles
Trade in
Unwanted second hand video game consoles and games can be traded in for cash or credit at many specialty retailers.
Sell/Giveaway
Unwanted second hand video games consoles and games can be sold or given away via EBay, Gumtree, Facebook, Trading Post and other similar services.
Community Recycling Centre
Video game consoles including controllers can be disposed of at Liverpool Council’s Community Recycling Centre at 99 Rose St, Liverpool from 8am-3pm Monday to Saturday.
Vinyl
Household Clean-up Service
Vinyl flooring rolled and tied up to 1.5 m in length can be removed as part of a Household Clean-up. For more information see Household Clean-up Service or call 1300 36 2170 to make a booking.
Weeds
Compost bin
Weeds and other garden wastes can all be added to your compost bin. Liverpool Council even offers a $50 rebate back on your compost bin and worm farm. Go to Compost and worm farming for more information on how to claim your rebate and how to setup your worm farm or compost bin.
Green-lid Green Waste Bin
Weeds and other garden waste can be placed in your green-lid green waste bin unbagged.
Whitegoods
Sell/Giveaway
Unwanted second hand whitegoods can be sold or given away via EBay, Gumtree, Facebook, Trading Post and other similar services.
Donation
A number of organisations accept donations of household goods such as ovens, fridges and freezers in good condition. Contact each for more details regarding what is accepted and for drop off arrangements:
- YADA, phone 9602 7808 for more details.
- The Smith Family, phone 9600 6853 for more details
- St Vincent de Paul, phone 9734 6300 for more details.
- Salvation Army, phone 13 72 58 for more details.
Household Clean-up Service
Whitegoods can be removed as part of a Household Clean-up. For more information see Household Clean-up Service or call 1300 36 2170 to make a booking.
Windows Frames and Glass
Recycling facility
A number of enterprises accept old window glass and frames for a fee. These businesses can be found under ‘recycling services’ or ‘rubbish removal and skip bins’ in the Yellow Pages; you should contact each to enquire what is accepted, opening hours and fees. Some may offer a pickup service.
Wrapping Paper
Yellow-lid Recycling Bin
Wrapping paper that is free of ribbon and excess sticky tape can be placed in your yellow-lid recycling bin unbagged.
X-ray
Community Recycling Centre
Old X-rays can be disposed of at Liverpool Council’s Community Recycling Centre at 99 Rose St, Liverpool from 8am-3pm Monday to Saturday. Remember to take out paper reports, as these are not accepted. These reports can be shredded and added to your compost or placed whole in your yellow-lid recycling bin.