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Planning & Development
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Waste & recycling
This section outlines the waste and recycling services provided by Council to residential properties, as well as advice on how to avoid waste going to landfill.
- For commercial waste and recycling services, visit the Business section.
- Download Recycling right in Waverley: A guide to help residents recycle more for more information and resources.
- View Council’s Resource Recovery and Waste Strategy 2025-2032.
| Before recycling, Council recommends repairing, reusing, donating or gifting. Learn more about reducing waste and the circular economy here, or discover businesses in Bondi Junction that participate in the circular economy in our Circular Economy Directory. | |
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A-Z Waste & Recycling Directory
Outlines the options for disposing of over 150 types of waste, including safe storage, disposal and recycling options.
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Bins & collection days
Kerbside bin collection days, annual scheduled clean-up collection dates, and advice about what waste goes in which bin.
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Council clean-up collections
Every calendar year, residents have one scheduled hard rubbish collection day and can book two free Your Call pickups.
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Illegal dumping & litter
How to report illegal dumping and littering.
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Dispose of tricky household waste
For the waste that cannot go in kerbside bins, there are often multiple ways to recycle or dispose of the item responsibly and locally.
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Waste management for apartments
Browse the free signage and guides available to those who manage apartment buildings, plus resources to promote better waste management.
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Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO)
Council is currently trialling a FOGO service with selected residents, who are helping turn food scraps into compost.
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Food waste
While some food waste is unavoidable, some small changes at home can lead to less food waste while reducing your grocery bill.
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Waste education resources
Council provides a variety of free materials to support responsible waste management and recycling.
Give pre-loved goods a new life
The Bower Reuse & Repair Centre will collect good quality items from your home and rehome them to people in need.
Related forms & documents
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