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Recycling guide for residents

Waverley Council has developed a guide to help residents recycle more and better. This digital guide provides an overview of waste and recycling in Waverley and  explains where recycling go. It also delves into what can and can't be put in the recycling bins and provide tips and solutions for what to do with items that cannot go in the recycling bins.

How to use the guide:

• Residents can download the guide as a handy reference for themselves or short term visitors in their home.
• Real estate agents can include this guide in residential tenancy packs.
• Strata committees can include this guide in welcome packs for new building residents.

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Recycling right in Waverley guide This guide provides all the relevant info to residents including what can and cannot go in the recycling bin, tips to recycle right and solutions to dispose of items that cannot be placed in Council's kerbside recycling bins. Download the PDF hereThis external link will open in a new window

Are you looking to take your sustainability knowledge a step further?

Learn about on-pack labels, what can and cannot be recycled in Waverley and much more in the replay of the Recycling 101 webinar below.

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  Result #1: Long-life containers

  Long-life liquid cartons (also known as UHT cartons or Tetra Pak) cannot be recycled in Waverley and must be included with waste that goes in red-lidded household bins.

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  Result #2: A-Z Waste & Recycling Guide

  56% of respondents to our survey didn’t know about the Waverley Council A-Z Waste and Recycling Guide. Finding out where your unwanted items can be recycled, collected or disposed of is as easy as ABC.

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  Result #3: Recycling collection bags

  24% of respondents to our September recycling survey carry recyclable items to their bins in their arms. Awkward! Waverley Council provides free reusable recycling collection bags to help apartment residents sort and store recycling, making it easier to carry and empty items in the bin room/area. Order your complimentary bags today!

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  Result #4: E-newsletters

  57% of respondents to our September recycling survey said that newsletters are their preferred way of receiving news about Waste and Recycling. Request to be included in the Sustainable Apartments newsletter by emailing environment@waverley.nsw.gov.au or for more general news on environmental and sustainable issues across our local area, sign up for the monthly second nature newsletter.

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  Result #5: Clothing

  6% of respondents to our September recycling survey think clothing can be placed in kerbside recycling bins. Textiles can’t be recycled in your kerbside bin, but your apartments can join the Waverley Textile Collection and Recovery trial.

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  Result #6: Signs, stickers & flyers

  The September recycling survey revealed that stickers on bins and signs in recycling areas are a helpful reminder to residents of what can be recycled and in which bin. Council provides these items for free, just request it.

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  Result #7: Recycling guide and webinar

  74% of respondents to our September recycling survey said that they could recycle more if they had more information on what can be recycled as well as general recycling information. Watch our Recycle 101 webinar.

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  Result #8: Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO)

  In our recycling survey conducted in September last year, many respondents asked for a Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) service in Waverley. We are thrilled to confirm that Council has committed to implementing a domestic FOGO service, commencing with a trial in the 2024–25 financial year.