Waste Services

For information on waste services, waste minimisation practices, waste education and other waste related services, that Camden Council’s Waste Management Unit provides please click on the heading below to link to the appropriate information.

Waste Objectives

Have a look at how Camden Council plans to minimise waste in the Local Government Area via the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2001 and the Camden Council Strategic Plan 2025.

Domestic Waste Collection

Information about Camden Council’s Three Bin System, which includes a general Garbage Service (Red Lid Bin), Recycling Service (Yellow/Blue OR Yellow Lid Bin) and Green Waste Service (Brown Lid Bin). This section also details what material can be placed into these bins.

Kerbside Cleanup

Everything you need to know about Camden Council’s Kerbside Cleanup service.

Worm Farming and Composting

All you need to know in relation to worm farming and composting at home or the office.

Plastic Bags

Learn the appropriate locations for recycling plastic bags and information about the impacts that plastic bags have to the environment.

Commercial Waste Collection

Do you need a commercial waste service then this section assists in what Camden Council offers and how to apply.

Hazardous Materials

Learn to dispose of hazardous materials safely and correctly by utilising Department of Environment & Climate Changes’ Chemical CleanOut plus find out where safe Syringe Disposal can occur within the Local Government Area.

Waste Enquires

Answers to some frequently asked questions Camden Council Waste Management encounters.

Collection Zones

What day does your waste, recycling and greenwaste bins (unless greenwaste exempt) get collected.

Waste Management Facility

Information about the local waste disposal facility (or tip), Jack’s Gully owned and operated by WSN Environmental Solutions.