A to Z Waste Guide

Where to dispose:

Community Recycling Centre (CRC)

177 Berrima Road, Moss Vale NSW 2577

Aerosol cans both empty and full, can be dropped off free of charge at the CRC located at the Resource Recovery Centre. The areosol cans are then collected by Tox Free, Cleanaway as part of an EPA approved program.

Yellow Recycling Bin 

Household empty aerosol cans, including cans from deodorants, hair spray, cooking oil and whipped cream, should be placed in the council provided recycling bin (yellow lid).

Butane aerosol cans, such as those used for camping, should not be placed in kerbside recycling, as they are highly flammable. Butane aerosol cans should be taken free of charge to the CRC.

Where to dispose: 

Green lid garden organics bin

Although Agapanthus heads are considered an environmental weed, the current composting process will destroy all plant pathogens and seeds. Agapanthus heads can be disposed of through the Council-provided garden organics waste bin (Green lid).

Resource Recovery Centre

Agapanthus can be dropped off as garden organic waste at the Resource Recovery Centre. Click here for fees and charges.

Where to dispose: 

Community Recycling Centre 

177 Berrima Road, Moss Vale NSW 2577 

Agvet chemical containers can be dropped off, free of charge at the CRC, which is located at the Resource Recovery Centre. The Agvet chemical containers are then collected by DrumMuster. DrumMuster is a recycling pathway for agricultural and veterinary chemical uses, to recycle empty Agvet chemical containers, such as insecticides, herbicides and animal health products. 

Containers must be triple rinsed prior to disposal and any containers that have not been properly rinsed, will be classified as hazardous waste and not accepted. 

For more information check out DrumMuster.

Where to dispose:

Resource Recovery Centre

Air conditioners can be brought to the Resource Recovery Centre for a fee. Click here for fees and charges.

At the Resource Recovery Centre, a contractor will degas the air conditioners and then they will be loaded into scrap steel for recycling. 

Where to dispose: 

Return and Earn

Aluminium cans can be taken to Return and Earn collection points, along with plastic and glass bottles, for a 10c refund on each item, where they will be recycled. Containers should be empty, uncrushed and unbroken.

Look for the 10c label on the container to see if it is eligible for a refund.

Yellow Recycling Bin 

Aluminium cans can also be placed in the council provided recycling bins, with the yellow lid.  Aluminium cans are regularly recycled and are commonly re-used in the production of more aluminium products.

Where to dispose: 

Yellow recycling bin (if clean, and scrunched into a large ball) 

Aluminium foil can be placed in the council provided recycling bins (yellow lid). It must be clean, scrunched up into a ball and be no smaller than a fist. If aluminium foil is smaller, place in an aluminium can before discarding in the recycling bin.

If left unscrunched, it may be mistaken for paper and sorted incorrectly. If foil is soiled with food or soil, it should be placed in the general waste bin (red lid). 

Red landfill bin

Packets with foil lining, such as chip packets, should be placed in the general waste bin (red lid)

Yellow recycling bin (if clean)

Aluminium foil trays, such as pie plates, can be placed in the council provided recycling bins (yellow lid). Ensure that there is no food or liquid in them before recycling.

Red landfill bin (if contaminated or soiled)

Aluminium foil trays, such as pie plates that are contaminated with food scraps or are not clean must be placed into the red landfill bin. 

Where to dispose:

Red General Waste Bin

Animal droppings, such as dog poo and cat poo should be disposed of in the red general waste bin.

Resource Recovery Centre

Animal droppings can also be disposed of at the Resource Recovery Centre in the putrescibles bin. Click here for fees and charges. 

Home Compost 

There are some options to compost dog poo. Wingecarribee Shire Council have partnered with Compost Revolution who can provide kits at discounted prices and free delivery for residents within the shire.

Where to dispose:

Resource Recovery Centre

Asbestos can be disposed of at the Resource Recovery Centre, however it must meet strict requirements. Asbestos disposal bags can be purchased at the Resource Recovery Centre. 

Click here for detailed information regarding handling asbestos.

Health warning - it is recommended that appropriate PPE is worn at all times when handling Asbestos

Ashes need to be bagged and placed in the council provided general waste bins (red lid). Please ensure you have allowed the coals and ash to cool before placing it in a bag.

Compost or garden

Coal and ash can be a great addition to soil or your compost pile. In small amounts a compost can benefit from it, as it neutralises an acidic level of soil, and provide nutrients such as lime and potassium. 

Wingecarribee Shire Council have partnered with Compost Revolution to provide residents with affordable equipment and free delivery of items such as compost bins and worm farms.