Waste FAQs

Where does my waste go?

Lane Cove's general waste is tipped at Clyde in Western Sydney where it is mixed with waste from a number of other Sydney Councils and transported by rail to the Veolia Woodlawn Eco Precinct near Goulburn.

Once there, the waste deposited into the Bioreactor Landfill, where liquids are managed to help naturally occurring bacteria break down any organics to produce methane gas, which is captured to produce green energy.

Where does my recycling go?

Both the yellow and blue recycling streams are processed in Smithfield by Visy. The Visy Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) sorts the recycling using manual and automated systems. This sorts the recycling waste into individual material groups including cardboard and paper, glass, plastics and metal food and beverage cans. The sorted material is bailed for further processing and re-manufacture. 

 

How do I arrange a skip bin?

Council considers applications for the placement of building waste containers or “skips / skip bins” in public places based on its adopted Code. The onus of safe delineation and conspicuity is the responsibility of applicants, and the following are minimum requirements:

  • Council approval shall be obtained prior to the placement of any building waste container in a public place.

  • Applications shall be lodged in writing, together with the information required by this Code, at least 7 days in advance and longer where the approval of the Lane Cove Traffic Committee is required.

  • Applications shall be accompanied by the fee and deposit together with evidence of the required public risk insurance.

  • The placement of any container without such approval is an offence subject to penalty and Council may institute legal proceedings and may direct its immediate removal or may impound same, in which case, there shall be recovery charges to obtain its release.

  • Council reserves the right to direct the removal of any building waste container if any nuisance associated therewith is created.

  • Approvals shall be issued by Council’s Traffic team and shall NOT be automatically attached to building consents.

 

 

 

I am a business owner, can I receive waste services?

Council only offers residential waste services. All businesses in the LGA are to arrange their own private contractors.

Other waste enquiry not mentioned on our website?

If you have visited our Log a Waste Request page and still cannot find information on your waste related enquiry, please contact 1300 655 006 or 9911 3555

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