Garbage and Recycling Collection

Kerbside waste collection will operate as usual on all PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 

Glen Innes Severn Council currently provides kerbside garbage collection for general waste and recycling for the following areas:

  • Glen Innes, Deepwater and Emmaville Townships: General Waste weekly and Recycling fortnightly 
  • Glencoe Township: General Waste weekly and Recycling monthly (last Thursday of each month)

The day of the week that your waste is collected will depend on which collection arear you are in. For Garbage and Recycling collection dates for 2025, please refer to the attached Waste Collection Calendar.(PDF, 297KB)

Bin Collection Guidelines

  • Please present your bins to the kerb the night before collection day. Council is not obliged to return to collect bins which are not out in time and the resident will be responsible for its disposal at the local landfill facility.
  • Only Council approved bins are eligible for collection – green lidded bins or green lidded bins being painted or covered to imitate a red lidded bin will not be collected. (Please be advised that Emmaville and Deepwater may still have green lidded bins as previously issued recycling bins and are in the process of being phased out)
  • Bins should be placed at least 1.5 metres apart and on even ground
  • Filled bin weight must not exceed 70kg – if the bin contents exceed the allowable limit it cannot be emptied
  • Ensure bin lids are closed and the bin is not overfilled
  • All items placed in the bin should fit loosely to be emptied easily
  • Ensure the collection truck has access to the bin with no obstructions (e.g., poles, trees, and vehicles)
  • Please ensure the following materials are not placed in the general waste bin:
  • Eligible recyclables
  • Liquids
  • Hot ashes
  • Hazardous materials
  • Building waste
  • Car parts
  • Heavy items such as large rocks or concrete 

What should I be putting in my recycling bin? Click here

Please ensure your bin is returned to the property from the kerb as soon as practical after being collected

Your bin always remains the property of Council for the purposes of garbage disposal. Bins are assigned to set addresses and should not be removed from the original property to which it was supplied, unless by Council staff. 

Do you require a replacement bin or bin lid? Has your bin been missed during collection?

Please fill out the form below to inform Council of your Waste Collection Service maintenance and inquiries.

Do you have a new house needing a garbage service? Or do you need a replacement bin?

You can complete the Garbage Service Application 2024/25(PDF, 172KB)  for new services or replacement services (charges may apply) and return to Town Hall Administration Office for processing.

 

Information about the Safe Disposal of Syringes

Council reminds residents that syringes are not recyclable (even if the plastic is separated from the needle) and pose a health risk to all staff working at the materials recovery facility. In response to this issue, Council will be undertaking a programmed schedule of recycling bin inspections and may consider withdrawing recycling services from those residents whose recycling bins contain syringes.

Syringes should not be disposed of in the garbage either. They should be stored in an appropriate puncture resistant plastic container with a screw top, and disposed of at a community sharps disposal facility, such as the one located at Glen Innes Hospital.

For more information on the safe disposal of syringes, please visit the Community Sharps Management website: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/csm/Pages/default.aspx

Contact Details for Further Enquiries

If you have any problems in relation to garbage or recycling bins or a missed bin collection, please contact Council at the Church Street Office to discuss.

Telephone:  6730 2350

Email:  council@gisc.nsw.gov.au

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