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A-Z of Waste

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.​​​
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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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.

Related links

For more information on how to dispose of common household items correctly.