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On 13 September 2024, the ACT Government assumed a caretaker role, with an election to be held 19 October 2024. Information on this website will be published in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions until after the election and conclusion of the caretaker period.
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Recycling and Waste


Waste sorted

Find out when your bins will be collected, where to drop off recycling and waste, and how to reduce your waste.

Collections

Recycling and waste collections in the ACT, bin requests, information on green waste and bulky waste.

Drop off

Where to drop off recycling and waste in the ACT.

Multi-unit developments 

Resources on recycling and waste services for apartments and townhouses.

Recyclopaedia

Need to dispose of something? Search the A to Z guide to recycling and waste in the ACT.

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Single-use plastics
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Food waste
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Fees and forms
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Reports, audits, strategies
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Batteries

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.

To see how we are building stronger relationships with the Traditional Custodians of the ACT view the Reconciliation Action Plan.