Problem Waste MUST NOT be placed in any household bin.

Problem Waste also referred to as Hazardous Waste, poses significant environmental and human health risks due to their toxic, flammable and/or reactive nature.

Problem Waste that MUST NOT be placed in any household bin:

  • Batteries (including car batteries)
  • Chemicals
  • E-Waste
  • Expired Flares
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Fluorescent Light Bulbs
  • Gas Bottles/ Canisters
  • Hot Ashes
  • Ink Cartridges
  • Liquids of any kind
  • Medical Waste & Sharps
  • Oils
  • Paints
  • X-rays

Where to dispose of your Problem Waste

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  • The Community Recycling Centre (CRC) offers a free and easy solution for Wollongong residents to recycle a wide variety of household problem waste items.

    Household and car batteries and items with embedded batteries can be dropped off for free at our Community Recycling Centre (CRC). To find out more information on the Community Recycling Centre (CRC) click here.

  • The Chemical CleanOut Program is a free service for the safe disposal of a range of common household chemicals. Chemical CleanOut Events are held at locations throughout the Illawarra on specified dates throughout the year. To find out more information on Chemical CleanOut Events click here.

  • The Bring It Back Program is a free service that is committed to repairing, repurposing and recycling e-waste. To find out more information on The Bring It Back Program click here.

  • Australia Post offers a free and simple way to recycle Ink Cartridges. To find out more information click here.

  • B-Cycle is Australia’s official battery recycling scheme. To find out more information click here.

    Most Aldi stores have battery recycling bins for small household batteries – ask at your local store if you need help

    Most battery stores accept used batteries for recycling. Find a location on the Recycling Near You website.

  • Roads and Maritime has launched a program to help boaters dispose of expired flares, with mobile collections set up along the NSW coastline. For details regarding this program click here.

  • Diabetic and other used, non-illegal drug syringes can be disposed of safely at selected pharmacies. All syringes must be stored in an appropriate rigid container when presented to the pharmacy, such as an approved Medispose container. Loose needles will not be accepted. For more information contact your local pharmacy.

  • The DrumMUSTER provides a recycling pathway for eligible empty, pre-cleaned agricultural and veterinary chemical containers. For details regarding the program click here.

  • MobileMuster is a free, not for profit recycling program that is voluntarily funded by the Australian telecommunications industry. You can recycle your old mobile phones, chargers, and accessories easily from home, or at one of the drop-off locations near you. For more details regarding this program click here.

  • Cartridges 4 Planet Ark (C4PA) is an recycling program that provides you with an easy and environmentally accredited way to recycle your used printer cartridges. Whether you’re at home or work, access to recycling their printer cartridges via public drop-off sites or through registered workplace collections. For more details regarding this program click here.

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