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Recycling

Hunter Recycling Hotline

1800 838 884

General Waste

Cessnock

4998 0100

Lake Macquarie

4921 0333

Maitland

4993 4700

Singleton

6578 7290

Green Waste

Lake Macquarie

4921 0333

Cessnock, Maitland
& Singleton

1800 870 250

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Tonnes Collected

0

Waste (tonnes)

0

Recycled (tonnes)

0

Cubic Metres of
Landfill Saved

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

#1 What happens to the recyclable material after it is collected? #2 Does some of the recyclable material go to landfill? #3 Should I remove the labels from drink containers and steel cans? #4 Should I wash out containers before putting them in the recycling bin? #5 Should I place my recyclables inside plastic bags? #6 Can I recycle car parts, windows and garden waste in my recycling bin? #7 Can I recycle window glass, mirrors, ceramics, Pyrex and glass tumblers or wine glasses in my recycling bin? #8 If I am unsure whether a product can be recycled, should I put it in the recycling bin anyway? #9 What happens if I put unacceptable items in my recycling bin?

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Recycling Tips

#1

Bottles and containers must be empty but don’t require washing or rinsing before going into your recycling bin.

Council Stats

Collected
Waste
Recycled
Landfill Saved (m3)

893,448 596,000 298,000 0

Hunter Recycling Hotline

1800 838 884

For all missed service, bin repairs, replacements and complaints, call the Hunter Recycling Hotline.

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