Waste

Penrith Waste Champion App

Penrith is a recognised leader in sustainable waste management, particularly our household organic waste recycling service. Council is committed to actively supporting our community to reduce waste sent to landfill through reducing, reusing, recycling and generally disposing of waste responsibly. We provide domestic and commercial waste collection and recycling services and promote waste avoidance and resource recovery. We also play a role through the approvals and regulation processes as regulator of building and land development activity.

The Waste Spot

You can now submit requests for all your waste needs 24/7 from any PC or mobile device so it’s convenient when you need it. The system is directly integrated with our Council's Customer Experience team and Waste contractor – that means your requests are actioned faster, and are easy to track for you and us.

Bin Services

Learn more about the bin services we have available, what goes in what bin, and the collect and return waste service.

Waste Collection Schedules

Don't know what bins to put out? Find out here...

Bulky Waste Collections

Find out how to book a bulky waste collection and what items are and are not accepted.

Penrith Waste Champion App

Everything you need to know about Penrith’s resource recovery and bin collection services, in the palm of your hand. Download it from the App Store or Google Play today. 

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Community Recycling Centre

Penrith City Council's Community Recycling Centre (CRC) opened on 20 July 2017. It provides the community with a free and convenient way to dispose of problem waste in an environmentally friendly way.

A-Z of Waste & Recycling

Find out what to do with various unwanted items in our A to Z of Waste and Recycling...

Problem Waste

What’s problem waste? Electronic waste, chemical waste and sharps (such as syringes, needles, epi-pens and lancets) can’t go in your household bins. Learn more about where you can dispose of these safely and Council’s chemical cleanout and e-waste drop off days.

Supporting Sustainable Choices Scheme

Consider replacing single-use items with sustainable, reusable products like cloth nappies, sanitary items, rechargeable batteries, and food storage containers. This switch benefits the environment and could save you money. Plus, your household may qualify for a rebate under Council’s Supporting Sustainable Choices Scheme. Visit this page for more info.

Electronic Waste Drop-Off Days

Council holds regular free Electronic Waste Drop-Off Days at The Kingsway Playing Fields in Werrington

Chemical Cleanout Days

Council hosts free chemical cleanout days at Penrith every year...

Commercial Waste

Find out about our commercial waste service and how we can help local businesses manage their waste. 

The Binz Adventures

Have you been wondering how you can teach your children to sort correctly with the 3-bin service? The Binz Adventures is an education and activity book that will help guide you through the steps on how to teach your children how sorting can be fun.

Illegal Dumping

Illegal dumping is never the right solution for disposing of our waste.Learn how you can keep our community and environment safe and what to do if you notice illegal dumping.

Litter free Penrith

Show your pride in Penrith. Never waste a chance toto be great with waste. Take your litter with you or place it in public access street litter bins. Caring for our environment by keeping it clean and litter-free protects our natural resources and makes Penrith a more enjoyable place to live, work, and play. Click here to find our more.

Waste & Bin FAQs

Read answers to frequently asked questions about bin services...

Collect and Return Waste Service

Residents in Penrith's multi-unit complexes have a shared bin service known as a Collect & Return.

Donating Responsibly

Do you have unwanted or used goods you no longer need and want to donate? Learn how to donate responsibly so charities can accept your goods and your items can avoid going to landfill.

Go Plastic Free

Let's keep Penrith plastic-free. Opt for reusable or environmentally friendly alternatives to everyday single-use plastic products. Find out some easy ways on how you can get started.

Love Food Hate Waste

Love Food Hate Waste is here to help you reduce food waste at home with inspiring hacks to save you money.

Waste Strategy

Read our strategies on reducing waste, litter and carbon emissions...