Community Recycling Centre (CRC) - Temporary Service Disruption

Due to a fire at Cleanaway’s processing facility in Sydney, Cessnock Community Recycling Centre (CRC) has now reached full capacity and will be unable to accept certain problem waste items until servicing resumes.

Find more information about which items cannot currently be accepted here

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Waste

Waste collection

Council operates a weekly kerbside collection service across most of the Cessnock local government area.

Cessnock Waste Management Centre

Find out more about the Cessnock Waste Management Centre.

Illegal dumping and littering

Learn about littering and illegal dumping, how to avoid it and report it.

Disposal of other household waste

Find out how to get rid of household waste including mattresses, chemicals, batteries, sharps and electronic waste.

Waste Vouchers

Waste disposal vouchers are available to ratepayers through the Cessnock City Council Waste App and here on our website.

Cessnock Waste App

Council's Waste App helps you stay up to date with bin collection days and learn how to recycle more effectively.