Aerosol Cans

Empty aerosol cans can be recycled. Simply remove the plastic lid section and place in the yellow lidded bin. As they can potentially cause a safety risk aerosol cans must be completely empty before they can be placed in the recycling bin.

Aluminium Cans

Empty Aluminium Cans are recyclable and can be placed directly into your yellow lidded recycling bin. Aluminium can be recycled infinitely without any loss of quality. More importantly recycling aluminium saves 95% of the energy it would take to make a can from scratch using bauxite. In fact every single can recycled saves enough electricity to power a TV for about 3 hours! So ensure that you always place aluminium cans into the recycling bin and remember if you are out and about and there are no public recycling bins, collect your cans and take them home to recycle.

Aluminium Foil (Clean)

Clean aluminium foil is recyclable and can be placed directly into your yellow lidded recycling bin. Aluminium products can be recycled infinitely without any loss of quality. More importantly recycling aluminium products saves 95% of the energy it would take to make the same product from scratch using bauxite. Aluminium Foil is also a great alternative to plastic wraps for use in the kitchen.

Aluminium Foil - Soiled

Aluminium foil is a recyclable product, unfortunately if it is contaminated by large amounts of food waste then it cannot go through the recycling plant. If aluminium foil is contaminated simply place it in your red lidded general waste bin.

Aluminium Foil Trays (Clean)

Clean aluminium foil trays are recyclable and can be placed directly into your yellow lidded recycling bin.

Aluminium products can be recycled infinitely without any loss of quality. More importantly recycling aluminium products saves 95% of the energy it would take to make the same product from scratch using bauxite.

Soiled Aluminium Foil Trays

Aluminium foil trays are a recyclable product, unfortunately if they are contaminated by large amounts of food waste then they cannot go through the recycling plant. If aluminium foil trays are contaminated simply place them in your red lidded general waste bin.

Animal Droppings

All animal droppings should be placed in the red lidded general waste bin.

Disposal of Asbestos Materials

Asbestos is a hazardous waste and must be disposed of correctly at a licensed site. Asbestos fibres are hazardous when inhaled and can be released into the air when asbestos products are incorrectly handled, stored or transported for disposal. It is important to ensure that asbestos waste has been wetted and sealed in heavy-duty plastic prior to transportation. Asbestos materials are described as either ‘bonded’ or ‘friable’. Both types of material can be disposed of at specialised sites in the Midcoast area, however there are different requirements for these products. Bonded asbestos material means any material (other than friable asbestos material) that contains asbestos. Bonded asbestos cannot be crumbled, pulverised or reduced to a powder by hand pressure when dry. Common uses for bonded asbestos in buildings include flat (fibro) corrugated or compressed asbestos cement sheets, water, drainage / flue pipes and floor tiles. If fire, hail or water blasting damages bonded asbestos, it may become friable asbestos material. Friable asbestos material is any material that contains asbestos and is in the form of a powder or can be crumbled, pulverised or reduced to powder by hand pressure when dry. Friable asbestos was not commonly used in the home, it was mainly used in industrial applications. Friable asbestos should only be removed by a specialised asbestos removal contractor with a friable asbestos licence. Licenced contractors can be found in the Yellow Pages under Asbestos Removal and/or Treatment. Residents within the Midcoast Region can dispose of asbestos at one of the below sites, however they must ensure that they follow all guidelines listed below. It is also important to always contact the landfill beforehand to see if there are any additional requirements for delivering asbestos.

Gloucester Residents:

Gloucester residents can deliver asbestos to the Gloucester Landfill Facility. All asbestos materials must be double wrapped and the landfill must be notified 48 hours prior to disposal. The Gloucester Landfill is located at 385 Thunderbolts Way and can be contacted by calling 0467 581 420. For more information on the landfill including opening hours visit our facilities page.

Great Lakes Residents:

Great Lakes residents can deliver asbestos to the either the Tuncurry Waste Management Facility or Stroud Landfill and Recycling Centre. Residents must complete an Application to Dispose of Asbestos Form and the landfill must be notified a minimum of 48 hours prior to disposal. Residents must also ensure that they follow all disposal procedures as outlined on the application form. Deliveries will only be accepted between 9.00am and 3.30pm. The Tuncurry Waste Management Centre is located on Tip Road, Tuncurry and can be contacted on (02) 6554 9471. The Stroud Landfill and Recycling Centre is located on Simmsville Road, Stroud and can be contacted on (02) 4994 5699. For more information on these facilities including opening hours visit our facilities page.

Greater Taree Residents:

Greater Taree Residents can deliver asbestos materials to the Bucketts Way Landfill Facility. Residents must complete an Application to Dispose of Asbestos Form and the landfill must be notified a minimum of 48 hours prior to disposal. Residents must also ensure that they follow all disposal procedures as outlined on the application form. Deliveries will only be accepted on Tuesdays and Fridays between 8.00am and 3.00pm and applicants will be advised of the delivery day. Bucketts Way Landfill is located on the Bucketts Way between Taree South and Tinonee and can be contacted on (02) 6551 5266. For more information on the landfill including opening hours visit our facilities page.