Recycling and Waste

Marrickville Council promotes a responsible and sustainable approach to resource recovery through an integrated approach that includes education, service delivery, policies, the development application process, and law enforcement.

Council's approach to resource recovery is outlined in its Resource Recovery Strategic Plan.

In the 2007-2008 financial year, Marrickville residents helped Council recover 42% of material from the waste stream through household recycling - this equates to 12,000 tonnes of waste recycled in one year instead of filling up landfill, or roughly 400kg per household. Our target is to increase this recovery rate to 54% by 2011, and 66% by 2014.

Council provides the community with more extensive services than just collecting waste and recycling from people’s homes. This is extended to include a litter bin service in streets and parks, removal and management of litter, removal of illegal dumping, and the management and collection of waste and recycling from events.

Follow the links below for more information on our range of recycling and waste services.

• Garbage
  Information on the weekly household garbage collection service (red lidded bin).
   
• Recycling
  Information on the fortnightly household recycling collection service (yellow lidded bin).
   
• Green Waste
  Information on the optional fortnightly household green waste collection service (green lidded bin).
   
• Free booked clean up service
  Marrickville Council offers a free clean up service 52 weeks of the year. Visit this page for more information.
   
• Composting and worm farming
  Advice and information for two methods of transforming your organic household waste into a nutrient-rich compost for your garden.
   
• Alternative waste disposal
  Find links and contact information for organisations that will process types of waste which aren't accepted in Council bins or through our free booked clean up service.
   
• Other ways to reduce and reuse waste
  A list of re-use tips for around the home, school and work.
    
• Illegal dumping
  Marrickville Council is aiming to reduce the incidence of illegal dumping in the area through its free booked clean up service, ongoing education, and through monitoring, investigation and enforcement of illegal dumps.
   
• Plastic bag reduction
  Information on The Watershed's program to work with businesses and the community in reducing plastic bags in the local area. Includes tips, advice and links.
   
• Waste containers (skip bins)
  A permit is required to place a skip bin on a Council road or footpath. This page includes forms and information you'll need before proceeding.
   
• Household Chemical CleanOut
  A twice-yearly event allowing residents to dispose of unwanted household chemicals in a responsible way.
   
• Resource Recovery Strategic Plan 2008-2011
  The strategy outlining Council's approach to resource recovery and waste management.
   
• Waste to Art Competition for schools
  

  Marrickville Council is hosting the Waste to Art Competition until 26 October 2009, and is inviting high school and TAFE students in the Marrickville Council area to participate.