Kerbside Recycling Services in the Wollongong City Council area
Below are the kerbside recycling services provided by your local Council.
Kerbside Service - Food Organics & Garden Organics (FOGO)
Accepted Materials
All Food Scraps (including meat)
Flowers
Fruit Scraps
Garden Prunings
Grass Clippings
Green Leafy Vegetables
Leaves
Small Branches
Twigs
Untreated Timber
Vegetable Scraps
Weeds
Other Items
Meat & bones (raw or cooked)
Loose leaf tea & coffee grounds
Egg shells, eggs & dairy products
Seafood (shells, bones)
Bread, cakes, pasta & rice
Spoiled food (removed from packaging)
Recycling Tips
Many items that could be recycled or reused continue to be sent to landfill. In fact, in the Wollongong Council area, 16% of items placed in the garbage are actually recyclable. If you are unsure whether an item can be recycled check Council's website at http://www.wollongongwaste.com.au/.
Replacement Recycling Container
If you need a replacement kerbside recycling container, please contact REMONDIS Harbour Cities Team on 1300 362 360.
Kerbside Service - General Waste
Accepted Materials
Other Items
Plastic Bags Polystyrene Foam Disposable Nappies Personal Hygiene Products Broken Ceramics Pyrex Drinking Glasses Pet Waste Clothing, Shoes & Linen unfit for charity General Waste that cannot be recycled
Recycling Tips
Many items that could be recycled or reused continue to be sent to landfill. In fact, in the Wollongong Council area, 16% of items placed in the garbage are actually recyclable. If you are unsure whether an item can be recycled check Council's website at http://www.wollongongwaste.com.au/.
Replacement Recycling Container
If you need a replacement kerbside recycling container, please contact REMONDIS Harbour Cities Team on 1300 362 360.
Kerbside Service - Co-mingled recycling
Accepted Materials
Aluminium Aerosol Cans (empty)
Aluminium Cans
Aluminium Foil
Cardboard
Egg Cartons
Envelopes With a Window
Envelopes Without a Window
Glass Bottles and Jars
Juice cartons (fresh, no foil lining)
Juice cartons (long-life, with foil lining)
Magazines
Milk cartons (fresh, no foil lining)
Milk cartons (long-life, with foil lining)
Newspapers
Office Paper
Phone Books
Pizza Boxes (clean)
Squeezable Containers
Steel Aerosol Cans (empty)
Steel Food Cans
Steel Paint Cans (empty)
Recycling Tips
Many items that could be recycled or reused continue to be sent to landfill. In fact, in the Wollongong Council area, 16% of items placed in the garbage are actually recyclable. If you are unsure whether an item can be recycled check Council's website at http://www.wollongongwaste.com.au/.
Replacement Recycling Container
If you need a replacement kerbside recycling container, please contact REMONDIS Harbour Cities Team on 1300 362 360.
