Red lid, general waste
Red-lid general waste (140L, collected weekly, upgradable), yellow-lid recycling (240L, fortnightly) and a green-lid garden waste bin (240L, fortnightly, for properties east of the M1 Motorway). Service managed by Cleanaway.
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Central Coast Council bin and waste guide
What goes in each bin, how hard rubbish works and your green waste service in Central Coast Council, in plain language and verified from the council. Confirm dates and accepted items on the official page before you act.
The bins in Central Coast Council
Your kerbside bins
Yellow lid, recycling
Rinsed bottles, jars, cans, paper and cardboard, placed loose. Check the council page for glass and soft plastics rules in your area.
Green lid, organics
A 240L green-lid garden waste bin is collected fortnightly for properties east of the M1 Motorway.
Bulky and hard waste
Most households can book up to six general or green bulk kerbside collections a year, up to two cubic metres per collection.
Garden and food organics
A 240L green-lid garden waste bin is collected fortnightly for properties east of the M1 Motorway.
What bin does it go in
All itemsQuick answers for tricky items
Overflow that will not fit the bin
Overflow help in Central Coast Council
If an item will not fit the kerbside bin, or you have missed the Central Coast Council hard rubbish window, a local skip or rubbish removal service can clear it. Leave a mobile and the platform texts you the details.
Fast Eddys Rubbish Removal
Local rubbish removal serving Sydney City, Inner West, Eastern Suburbs, North Shore. Listed from a public directory.
Paul's Rubbish Removal
Local rubbish removal serving Northern Beaches, Inner West, North Shore, Eastern Suburbs. Listed from a public directory.
Ridly Rubbish Removal
Local rubbish removal serving Penrith, Parramatta, Eastern Suburbs, Inner West. Listed from a public directory.
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