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Kerbside Waste Collection

Place you bins out the night before for collection.

Your red-lidded bin is for general waste, it is collected fortnightly.

Your yellow-lidded bin is for recyclables and is collected fortnightly.

Your green-lidded bin is for FOGO (Food Organics Garden Organics) and is collected weekly.

Download the waste collection calendar below to find out when each of yours bins are collected.

Kerbside waste collection bins have a scan code specific to each property and only these bins are emptied.

All queries about the kerbside bin replacement, kerbside collection, other bin replacements and repairs, or changes to your level of service should be directed to JR Richards on 1800 312 934.


Waste Contact Details

Call the JR Richards Waste Hotline for all of your waste enquiries on 1800 312 934

Alternatively call Council on 02 6540 1100
council@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au

Kerbside waste collection

When does the waste get collected from my residence?

Call the JR Richards Waste Hotline for all of your waste enquiries on 1800 312 934.

When does my recycling get collected from my residence?

Call the JR Richards Waste Hotline for all of your waste enquiries on 1800 312 934.

Why don’t I have a kerbside collection service?

Not all rural areas are able to be provided with a kerbside collection service due to the cost to provide this service.

What can I put in my recycling bin?

You may place these items in your recycling bin:

  • glass bottles and jars
  • cardboard boxes
  • milk and juice cartons
  • newspapers and magazines
  • office paper and junk mail
  • rigid plastic containers from your kitchen, laundry and bathroom
  • steel and aluminum cans
  • empty aerosols in the recycling bin. 

How can I get a bin repaired or replaced?

Damaged and stolen bins will be replaced free of charge at the service by contacting the Waste Hotline on 1800 312 934. 

If your bin has been stolen, you will be asked to provide a police incident number.

My bin didn’t get collected what do I do?

Contact the Waste Hotline on 1800 312 934 to arrange pick-up within the next 24 hours.

Can I get an additional waste or recycling bin service?

You may arrange an additional bin for your property.  

An additional pro-rata collection fee will be added to your rates . This is $340 for Domestic Waste, and/or $140 for Recycling for the 2019/20 financial year.



Download the Kerbside Waste & Recycling Service application form

When is Upper Hunter Shire Council getting a kerbside green waste service?

Muswellbrook Council recently obtained funding from the Environment Protection Authority to build a FOGO (Food Organics Garden Organics) Processing Plant. This is expected to be completed in 2020/2021. When the plant is commissioned, Upper Hunter Shire Council will offer a FOGO collection service. Further information on this service will be available in the 12 months prior to the service commencing.

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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.
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About Us

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.

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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

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water, sewer & landfill
Phone: 02 6540 1199

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Acknowledgement of Country

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.

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