Problem Wastes

Some household products can cause harm to the environment and human health if they are placed in your kerbside bins.

A range of recycling options are now available to safely dispose of household problem wastes, free of charge. The collected wastes receive special treatment and processing, protecting our environment while allowing valuable resources to be recovered for reuse and recycling into new products.

Chemicals

You can dispose of a range of household chemical products, safely and responsibly, through our free drop-off services.

E-Waste

You can recycle your e-waste—such as computers, TVs and appliances—at Summerhill Waste Management Centre.

Batteries

Recycling your batteries has never been easier, with plenty of free drop-off services available near you.

Vapes

Hunter residents can recycle vapes for free at Summerhill.

Soft Plastics

If soft plastics are landfilled or littered, they can pollute the environment and harm wildlife. Fortunately, several free options are available to recycle them.

Polystyrene

Polystyrene can't be placed in your yellow lid bin, but free drop-off points are available for recycling.

Medicines and sharps

Medicines and sharps can harm human health and wildlife if placed in bins or drains. Designated collection points are available for their safe disposal.

Marine Flares

The NSW Government runs a free collection program for the boating community to safely dispose of out-of-date flares.

City of Newcastle acknowledges that we operate on the grounds of the traditional country of the Awabakal and Worimi peoples.
We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and continuing relationship with the land, and that they are the proud survivors of more than two hundred years of dispossession.
CN reiterates its commitment to address disadvantages and attain justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this community.