Problem Waste - Book a free pick up

Dealing with hazardous and problem waste

The Mobile Community Recycling Service is run by Cumberland City Council, Parramatta Council, and the Environment Protection Authority (EPA).

Book a pick up online, or call Cumberland City Council on 8757 9000.

This service collects:

Motor oils and cooking oils Large batteries, such as car and motorbike Household batteries Paint Mobile phones BBQ gas bottles and fire extinguishers Fluoro light globes and tubes Smoke detectors Electronic waste, known as E-waste, such as computers, TVs, DVD players, microwaves No asbestos (in any form) will be collected with this service. For advice on asbestos, contact Council on 8757 9000. Things you need to know Please keep e-waste items to a minimum of 5 items per pick up All together, the items must NOT exceed 45kg Delete all personal information from any computers, laptops, tablets or phones E-waste items that can NOT be collected include: Rear projection TV’s Large white goods – fridges, washing machines, dryers and freezers CDs, DVDs and video cassettes Please keep e-waste items to a minimum of 5 items per pick up No asbestos is allowed. For more details about how to dispose of Asbestos properly, visit Asbestos Answers Disposing of syringes and other 'sharps'

Council also runs a Community Sharps programs with local chemists. For participating chemists and other places you can safely dispose of your used syringes and other sharps, please see the drop down list below.