Call the JR Richards Waste Hotline for all of your waste enquiries on 1800 312 934
Find the location and opening hours of waste depots throughout the Shire here.
Council provides a weekly domestic garbage service for Aberdeen, Cassilis, Gundy, Merriwa, Parkville, Scone and Wingen.
Confused About Recycling? Download the Recycle Mate app.
It's time to say NO to single use plastics. Going plastic free, reducing your waste and environmental impact is easier than you think.
Recycling service for Upper Hunter Shire households to dispose of problem household waste. Located at Scone Waste Management Facility.
Residents can drop off domestic amounts of e-waste at waste management facilities in the Shire.
The annual bulky waste collection service for households with an existing kerbside waste collection in the towns of Aberdeen, Merriwa, Murrurundi, Scone and surrounds begins 17 October 2020.
Did you know waste disposal tickets can save you money?
Find out why and what you can recycle in your compost bin or worm farm.
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Did you know some hazardous wastes can become flammable during transport or disposal, or can create a biohazard?
The NSW Government is delivering the largest litter reduction scheme ever introduced in NSW,
Council is committed to managing waste responsibly and is required to report on potential pollution from sites within the Shire.
Pollution Incident Response Plans for Upper Hunter Shire Waste Management Facilities
Pollution Incident Response Plans for Upper Hunter Shire Waste Management Facilities
Upper Hunter Shire Council is a local government authority and provides an extensive array of services including health and building; town planning; aged care; sporting and recreational facilities; roads; libraries; waste collection; airport facilities; saleyards; public venues; water; children, youth and families and tourist information.
Upper Hunter Shire is located in the Hunter Region of NSW, approximately 250km north of Sydney. The Shire is predominantly rural and encompasses 8,100km2.
We have a COVID-19 Safety Plan and are committed to keeping you safe.
PO Box 208
Scone NSW 2337
Phone: 02 6540 1100
Fax: 02 6545 2671
council@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au
135 Liverpool Street, Scone
34-40 Vennacher Street, Merriwa
47 Mayne Street, Murrurundi
After hours emergencies for roads, bridges, animal control,
water, sewer & landfill
Phone: 02 6540 1199
Ngayan marrungku paran wiyan Wanarruwa, mirumalikan para ani parraykupa, ngatan ngayan marrung wiyan Ngarrakay paranpa yurakaykal ngatan pangaykal.
We acknowledge the Wonnarua people, traditional keepers of this land, and we pay respects to their Elders, past and present.
Translation by Aunty Sharon Edgar-Jones.