Cameras:
If these cannot be sold or donated, visit the
Bower Reuse Database or
Recycling Near You website to learn about other recycling options.
Car Baby Seats:
If these cannot be sold or donated, visit
The Bower Reuse Database or
Reverse Garbage to learn about other recycling options.
Car Batteries:
Most car workshops, scrap metal collectors and service stations will accept used car batteries for recycling. Otherwise, you can take these to the
Chemical Clean Out.
Do not place these in your red-lidded general waste bin or place in your
Kerbside Clean Up.
Car Bodies/Car Parts:
If these cannot be donated or sold, visit the
Recycling Near You website to learn about other recycling options.
Do not put car bodies or parts in your
Kerbside Clean Up.
Cardboard:
If you have small amounts which can be flattened down, it can be placed in your yellow-lidded recycling bin.
You can check out the
Bower Reuse database or Ikea stores accept household amounts of cardboard. Collection points are located at the front of most stores.
Ikea cardboard recycling
Larger amounts can be placed in your
Kerbside Clean Up or taken to your closest
Waste Management centre.
Cards:
Greeting cards can be upcycled or can be placed in your yellow-lidded recycling bin.
Carpets and Underlay:
Check out the
Bower Reuse database,This can be placed in your
Kerbside Clean Up.
Cassette Tapes:
If these cannot be sold or donated, they can be placed in your
Kerbside Clean Up in a container.
Caustic Soda:
This and other chemicals can be disposed of at a
Chemical CleanOut.
CD Cases, CDs and DVDS:
Small quantities of these can be disposed of in our small recycle stations at the following locations.
- Hurstville Civic Centre Corner Dora and MacMahon Streets, Hurstville
- The Hurstville Library Corner of Queen and Dora Street, Hurstville
- The Clive James Library Kogarah Town Square, Belgrave Street
This project is a NSW Environment Protection Authority, Waste Less, Recycle More initiative, funded from the waste levy.
Cellophane:
This can be placed in your red-lidded general waste bin.
Do not place this in your yellow-lidded recycling bin.
Ceramics:
These can be placed your red-lidded general waste bin. If they are broken they must be wrapped. Please
do not place these in the yellow-lidded recycling bin.
Charity Stores:
Visit the
Op Shop website to find your nearest charity stores including
Salvation Army, the
Red Cross Foundation,
Save the children and
Vinnies.
Chemicals:
Chemicals can be disposed of in the
Chemical CleanOut.
Chlorine and Pool Chemicals:
Chlorine and pool chemicals can be disposed of in the
Chemical CleanOut.
Christmas (Decorations and Lights):
If these cannot be donated or sold, check out the
Bower Reuse Database or they can be placed in your
Kerbside Clean Up.
Christmas Trees (Artificial)
If these cannot be donated or sold, check out the
Bower Reuse Database or they can be placed in your
Kerbside Clean Up.
Christmas Trees Live:
You may place smaller branches and needles in your green-lidded garden organics bin. For larger branches, you can place these in your
Kerbside Clean Up if they are tied and bundled.
Cigarette Butts:
These can be placed in your red-lidded general waste bin.
Do not place these in the yellow-lidded recycle bin.
Cling Wrap:
This may be placed in the red-lidded general waste bin.
Do not place this in the yellow-lidded recycling bin.
Clothing:
If these cannot be sold, you can donate them to
charity,
selected clothing stores or recycle at local upcycling centres. Or check out the
Bower Reuse Database. You can also donate these online to people in need through an
online donation organisation. Otherwise, you can book a
clothing cleanup, place in your red-lidded general waste bin or
Kerbside Clean Up.
Please note: Charity stores do not accept damaged goods and some stores may be temporarily closed.
Items which are placed near or around clothing donation bins are classified as illegally dumped.
Coat Hangers:
These can be placed in your
Kerbside Clean Up.
Coffee Cups (takeaway):
These can be disposed of in the red lidded general waste bin. Visit
Simply Cups to find a drop-off speciality recycling location or become a business partner. Please
do not place coffee cups, lids or straws in the yellow-lidded recycling bin.
Coffee Grounds:
These can be placed in your
worm farm or compost bin. Alternatively, you can place these in the red-lidded general waste bin if they are bagged.
Coffee Pods (Plastic/Aluminium):
Visit
Recycling Near You to find recycling options, or
Terracycle for their recycling programs.
Commercial Waste:
Do not place commercial waste in residential bins or public bins. Business owners must organise the removal of their waste through
commercial waste services. If your commercial business has surplus foods, contact companies like
Yume who provide a platform for distributing quality surplus foods.
Computers and Accessories:
These can be recycled at councils
E-Waste Drop Off. Or you can check out the
Bower Reuse Database.
Concrete:
The
Bower Reuse Database and
Recycling Near You can offer recycling and upcycling options or these items can be taken to your local Waste Management Centre (fees may apply).
Cooking Oil:
This can be disposed of at the
Chemical CleanOut.
Composting Equipment:
You can place food scraps in your composting bin, worm farm or bokashi bin. Join the Compost Revolution with 50% off a compost bin, worm farm or bokashi bin + FREE delivery courtesy of Georges River Council. Head on over to the
Compost Revolution to claim your discount. (Georges River Council residents only).
Corks:
These can be placed in your red-lidded general waste bin. Please
do not put these in your yellow-lidded recycling bin.
Corrosives:
Corrosives such as acids and chemicals can be disposed of in the
Chemical CleanOut.
Cutlery (Plastic):
These can be placed in your red-lidded general waste bin. Please
do not put these in your yellow-lidded recycle bin.