Waste and Recycling
Council's Waste and Recycling services include domestic collections for general waste and recyclables, tip (landfill) operations and hard waste collections. Council has commenced an Organic and Green Waste collection in Coolamon with a vision to roll this scheme out Shire-wide in the future. An E-waste facility is now available at the Coolamon Tip (Landfill).
You can read more about our Waste and Recycling services below.
Garbage and Recycling Collection
Need to know what day your household waste or recycling bin is collected? Want to find out what to put in each bin? Looking for a copy of the Domestic Waste Collection Calendar? Well you have come to the right place!
Each of the Shire's towns and villages are serviced by a weekly domestic waste collection and a fortnightly recycling collection.
The REROC Recycle Night? Recycle Right! campaign emphasises the importance of recycling right and explains the process of recycling. The project involves a number of radio, television and newspaper advertisements and a dedicated website. The website can be viewed by clicking on the following link www.recyclenight.org.au.
Kerbside Collection
Domestic Waste, Recycling and Organics & Green Waste (Coolamon & Ganmain only) are collected within defined scavenging areas on a weekly (waste) and fortnightly (recycling and organics & green waste) basis throughout the Shire. All garbage receptacles are required to be placed on the street kerb the night before the nominated collection day.
Click here to view the current Waste Collection Calendar and to see what goes in each bin and
Garbage Tips
Council operates garbage tips (landfills) in Ardlethan, Ganmain and Marrar, We have a Transfer Station in Coolamon.
Coolamon Shire Councils rates notices include a waste charge which allows residents of the Shire to deposit domestic waste at the landfill sites, certain items will attract extra charges, as per the Coolamon Shire fees and charges schedule.
Whilst a service charge will be imposed on residents for use of the Transfer Station, it should be noted that residents will still have the opportunity to use, free of charges (for applicable waste streams), both Ganmain and Marrar Landfills which are located approximately 10 minutes from Coolamon.
In order to ensure that the creation of a Transfer Station and provision of a facility is available for residents of the Coolamon community, a waste disposal fee for use of the Transfer Station is required to be charged. The disposal charge for domestic waste/recycling for residents who elect to use the Transfer Station is proposed at $30.00 per m3 or part thereof or $15.00 per 140L waste bin containing domestic household waste.
Non-residents can also access the landfill sites, however, will be charged a fee for such a service. Fees will be charged to all landfill users (residents and non-residents) disposing of commercial and or builders waste/rubble, asbestos, mattresses/non-recyclable furniture, car tyres and animal bodies. Due to Council being required to manage their disposal of these problem waste streams, such fees are charged on a fee recover basis.
Residents and non-residents using Councils landfill sites where a charge is incurred are required to make payment on site, at the respective facility, at the time deposition of waste this can be done via cash or EFT.
Fees are charged in accordance with Councils adopted schedule of fees and charges – updated annually.
Landfill Opening Hours and Waste Streams
Garbage Tips (Landfills) and Transfer Stations are generally closed on Public Holidays - Please check with Council for any amendments to these hours;
Designated recycling bins are located at all landfill sites and users are encouraged to sort recyclables accordingly. This helps to divert waste from landfill, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and extending the life of landfill resources.
All sites offer disposal of greenwaste, scrap metal, used batteries, timber, building and demolition waste.
The Ardlethan and Coolamon sites have been DrumMUSTER accredited and collection of recycled drums take place all year round subject to opening hours. Waste oil recycling facilities are also provided for residents at the Ardlethan and Coolamon sites.
Community Recycling Centres
Community Recycling Centres (CRCs) are permanent drop-off centres for common household problem wastes that can’t be collected via council kerbside waste and recycling collection services. NSW householders can drop off problem wastes at these centres year round, free of charge.
The Coolamon Shire Community Recycling Centre, is located at the Coolamon Transfer Station, Dyces Lane in Coolamon.
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Paint
motor oils
household batteries
gas bottles
other oils
smoke detectors
fire extinguishers
car batteries
fluoro globes and tubes
Only household quantities of these materials will be accepted. As a guide, this is a maximum container of 20 litres or 20 kilograms for each waste type.
Handle and transport your items carefully. Protect your vehicle by placing items on a protective sheet or tray in the boot to capture any leakages or breakages.
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You can take household chemicals to a Household Chemical CleanOut event. This mobile collection service helps you safely dispose of a range of household chemical products, including household cleaners, pool and hobby chemicals and pesticides. CleanOut events are held at various locations in NSW on specified dates throughout the year.
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Businesses are not eligible to use Community Recycling Centres and should contact a waste disposal service directly.
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Most of the items accepted at Community Recycling Centres can be reused or recycled. Sorting waste and taking it to a recycling centre helps improve recycling rates, saves water, energy and other valuable natural resources.
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Paints are mixed with other waste solvents and used as an alternative to fuel in cement kilns. The metal containers are recycled.
Lead acid batteries are sent to recyclers where the lead, acid and plastic are recovered and recycled.
Fluorescent tubes and globes contain mercury. Recyclers crush the tubes to separate the phosphor powder from the glass. They feed the powder through receiving containers, where it is filtered to capture fugitive mercury emissions. The mercury is then separated by distillation and sold for a range of industrial uses. The metals are also recycled.
Gas bottles have residual gas captured for reuse. Undamaged bottles are retested, restamped and entered into the hire industry. Damaged bottles are punctured and recycled as scrap metal.
Used oils are processed to become a lubricant or used for waste to energy.
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Council with the support of REROC have a small drop off Community Recycling Station at the Coolamon Shire Library. The station allows residents to recycle small quantities of various household problem wastes free of charge. Items that are able to be recycled at the station include:
Household Batteries
Smoke Detectors
Mobile Phones and accessories
Fluorescent Globes
Coolamon Lions Club Recycling
The Coolamon Lions Club operate their recycling service for aluminium cans only. Residents of Coolamon Shire are encouraged to use this service.
Recyclables can be taken to the Lions Club Recycling Shed which is located behind the Scout Hall in Loughnan Street, Coolamon. Bins are clearly labelled indicating the placement of items.
For further information place contact David McCann on 02 6927 2379.
Annual Hard Waste Collection
The 2024 collection will be undertaken over the period of the 19th to 22nd August.
Booking for the 2024 collection has now closed.
Hard waste rules and guidelines
Before placing your hard waste on your nature strip for collection, there are some important rules you must abide by to make sure the collection happens. If your hard waste collection doesn't comply, or it is not on the nature strip, the waste will not be collected.
Important Rules to Remember
Remember when booking a hard waste or bundled branch collection:
Place your hard waste items on the nature strip the day prior the commencement of the collection period and after you have made your booking with Council.
A collection size limit of 2 cubic metres (2m x 1m x 1m) applies.
Once a booking is made, the hard waste will be collected within the designated period.
Items must be able to be lifted by 2 people.
Branches should be less than 150mm in diameter, between 1m and 1.8m in length and securely tied in bundles of up to 300mm in diameter (no pruning’s or grass clippings).
If a collection was not booked, is non-compliant or not placed out in time, the waste will not be collected.
Your hard waste is required to be split into neat separate piles consisting of:
general hard waste (including scrap metal items)
furniture (No Mattresses or Lounges)
electronic waste (including televisions and computers)
bundled and tied branches, pruning’s and branches must be less than 150mm in diameter, not less than 1m and no greater than 1.8 metres in length, securely tied in bundles of up to 300mm diameter
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Metal up to 2m in length (e.g. sinks, tin, scrap iron).
Household furniture and fittings. (e.g. chairs, tables and cupboards).
Mowers.
Large sporting goods (Including dismantled playground equipment and trampolines).
Carpet and linoleum (must be rolled and tied, and no longer than 2m and limited to 1 cubic metre).
Timber (no more than 5 pieces, must be neatly tied and not less than 1m and not exceeding 2m in length).
Large Household appliances and whitegoods (doors from fridges and freezers must be removed).
Hot water services.
Car Bodies
Note – a maximum of 2 m3 of waste will be collected per property – any waste over this volume or that is not listed for collection with Council prior to collection will not be collected.
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Tyres
General hard waste ( any item less than 40 cm in length)
Items that are suitable for the household recycling bin, such as cardboard and paper. If the item is too large for the household recycling bin it can be taken to the Landfill and Recycling Centre by you.
Waste from industrial and commercial premises.
Polystyrene.
Waste from construction, renovation or demolition of domestic buildings.
Wooden pallets.
Bricks, concrete, stone, clay, fencing, sand or soil.
Hazardous waste, including asbestos, paints and chemicals.
Unwrapped or broken glass.
Timber exceeding 2m in length and/or more than 5 pieces.
Any item longer than 2m and/or too heavy for two people to lift.
No items can weigh more than 50kg (exception of car bodies).
Mattresses & Lounges
Gas Bottles.