Community recycling centres
Household problem waste
Did you know that you can now drop off common household problem wastes for free at one of the nearby community recycling centres?
Accepted items for free disposal are:
- Paints.
- Gas bottles and fire extinguishers.
- Household and car batteries. fluorescent globes and tubes.
- Smoke detectors.
- Motor oils and other oils.
- Computers and their peripherals.
- Televisions.
Please note: The community recycling centres are NOT able to accept all items that are accepted in the chemical collection.
29 Sefton Road, Thornleigh
9847 4856
Tuesday - Friday 8.30am - 4pm (closed Monday)
Saturday 8.30am to 12pm (closed Sunday)
Please note: The Thornleigh Community Recycling Centre now only accepts soft plastics, hard plastics and polystyrene from Hornsby Shire residents. Proof of residency (drivers licence or rates notices) is now required. Ku-ring-gai residents can take other materials to the Centre for recycling; for full details visit the Hornsby Council website.
8 Waltham Street, Artarmon
9936 8100
Monday, Tuesday and Friday 8am - 2pm (closed Wednesday and Thursday)
Saturday and Sunday 8am - 4pm
Soft plastics and polystyrene are not accepted at this recycling centre.