A to Z of Waste Disposal
Want to know what to do with unwanted household items?
This guide suggests appropriate disposal options for common household items.
Where disposal is not part of regular waste and recycling collections (labelled other in the guide), please see the information listed!
The information found in this guide is correct at the time of production and is subject to change. For waste disposal options outside of kerbside collections, charges may apply. If you see any information that should be amended, please email council@mosman.nsw.gov.au.
| Item | Bin | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Acid and Alkalis | Other | Acids and Alkalis can be taken to the next free Household Chemical CleanOut Collection for recycling. Acids and Alkalis are not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Aerosol Cans - Empty | Yellow | Aerosol cans are suitable for recycling (yellow lid). Make sure aerosol cans are completely empty as they can pose a safety risk for collectors. |
| Aluminium Foil | Red | Aluminium foil is suitable for general waste (red lid). This item can be recycled and placed in the yellow lid bin if you have sufficient quantity to roll into a tennis sized ball. |
| Antibiotics | Other | Take unwanted or unused antibiotics to your local pharmacy for free safe disposal. Antibiotics are not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Asbestos - Wrapped | Other | Seek professional advice when handling asbestos. Asbestos can be disposed at Kimbriki, read special conditions. Asbestos is not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Bath Tubs | Other | Some bath tubs can be self-hauled to Kimbriki - find out if your item is accepted. Bath tubs are not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Bathroom Sinks | Other | Some bathroom sinks can be self-hauled to Kimbriki - find out if your item is accepted. Bathroom sinks are not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Batteries - Car | Other | Car batteries can be recycled for free at your nearest Community Recycling Centre (CRC) or can be taken to the next free Household Chemical CleanOut Collection for recycling or Battery World. Car batteries are not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Batteries - Household | Other | Household batteries can be recycled for free by taking them to the Mosman Civic Centre or recycled for free at your nearest Community Recycling Centre (CRC) or Battery World. |
| Bike Frames | Other | Bike frames can be disposed of at your next Household Clean Up or self-hauled to Kimbriki - find out if your item is accepted. Bike frames are not suitable for kerbside bins. |
| Books | Blue | Books are suitable for recycling (blue lid). Alternatively take them to your nearest charity stores or the Footpath Library. |
| Bottles - Glass and Plastic | Yellow | Glass and plastic bottles are suitable for recycling (yellow lid). Please ensure bottles are empty. |
| Boxes - Cardboard | Blue | Cardboard boxes are suitable for recycling (blue lid). Please collapse cardboard boxes before disposal. |
| Branches - Thick | Other | Thick branches can be self-hauled to Kimbriki. Thick branches are not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Branches - Thin | Green | Thin branches less than 1.5m length are suitable for garden organics (green lid). |
| Bricks and Pavers | Other | Bricks and pavers can be self-hauled for recycling at Kimbriki. Bricks and pavers are not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Building Materials | Other | Some building materials can be self-hauled to Kimbriki - find out if your item is accepted. Building materials are not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Cans | Yellow | Cans are suitable for recycling (yellow lid). Please ensure cans are empty. |
| Car Bodies | Other | For car body disposal see a licensed scrap metal dealer. |
| Car Tyres | Other | Car tyres can be self-hauled to Kimbriki |
| Cardboard Unwaxed | Blue | Unwaxed cardboard is suitable for recycling (blue lid). Please collapse cardboard boxes before disposal. |
| Cardboard Waxed | Red | Waxed cardboard is suitable for general waste (red lid). Please collapse cardboard boxes before disposal. |
| Carpet and Underlay | Other | Carpet and Underlay can be disposed of at your next Household Clean Up, limited to ONE piece maximum 1.5m |
| CDs | E-waste | CDs can be recycled at Mosman Council's e-Waste drop off events - see next drop off event at Council or visit Planet Ark Recycling Near You. Alternatively CDs are suitable for general waste (red lid). |
| Cellophane | Red | Cellophane is suitable for general waste (red lid). |
| Ceramics and Crockery | Red | Ceramics and crockery are suitable for general waste (red lid). Charities often accept ceramics and crockery in good condition. |
| Chemicals - Household | Other | Household chemicals can be taken to the next free Household Chemical CleanOut Collection for recycling. Household chemicals are not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Christmas Trees - Organic | Other | Mosman Council holds a Christmas tree collection service in January. See your waste calendar. Christmas trees are not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Cigarette Butts | Red | Cigarette butts are suitable for general waste (red lid). |
| Cleaners - Household | Other | Household cleaners can be taken to the next free Household Chemical CleanOut Collection for recycling. Old household cleaners are not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Clothing | Red | Clothing is suitable for general waste (red lid). Good quality used clothes can be taken to charity shops. DO NOT dump poor quality clothing at charity stores as shop waste disposal is not free. |
| Coat Hangers | Red | Coat hangers are suitable for general waste (red lid). Quality coat hangers may be accepted by charity shops. |
| Coffee Cups | Red | Coffee cups are suitable for general waste (red lid). Plastic coffee cup lids can be placed in yellow lid recycling. Reusable coffee cups are the best solution. |
| Coffee Pods | Red | Coffee pods are suitable for general waste (red lid). |
| Computers | E-waste | Computers are not suitable for kerbside collections. Computers can be recycled at Mosman Council's e-Waste drop off events - see next drop off event at Council or self-haul to Kimbriki |
| Construction Waste | Other | Some construction waste can be self-hauled to Kimbriki - find out if your item is accepted. Construction Waste is not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Cooking Oil | Red | Cooking oil is suitable for general waste (red lid). Pour waste oil in a screw top jar before placing in bin. Alternatively, cooking oil can be recycled for free at your nearest Community Recycling Centre (CRC). |
| Corks - Cork and Plastic | Red | Corks are suitable for general waste (red lid). For recycling options visit Recycling Near You. |
| Demolition Waste | Other | Some demolition waste can be self-hauled to Kimbriki - find out if your item is accepted. Demolition Waste is not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Disposable Nappies | Red | Disposable nappies are suitable for general waste (red lid). Nappies are not suitable for kerbside recycling bins. Unused disposable nappies can be donated to the Nappy Collective |
| Doors | Other | Some doors can be self-hauled to Kimbriki - find out if your item is accepted. Doors are not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| DVDs | E-waste | DVDs can be recycled at Mosman Council's e-Waste drop off events - see next drop off event at Council or visit Planet Ark Recycling Near You. Alternatively DVDs are suitable for general waste (red lid). |
| Egg Cartons | Blue | Egg cartons are suitable for recycling (blue lid). |
| Engine Oil | Other | Engine oil can be recycled for free at your nearest Community Recycling Centre (CRC) or can be taken to the next free Household Chemical CleanOut Collection or self-hauled to Kimbriki |
| Envelopes - Paper | Blue | Paper envelopes are suitable for recycling (blue lid). All envelopes including those with clear windows are recyclable. |
| Fencing - Timber | Other | Timber fencing can be self-hauled to Kimbriki - find out if your item is accepted. Timber fencing is not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Fibro - Wrapped | Other | Seek professional advice when handling fibro. Fibro can be disposed at Kimbriki, read special conditions. Fibro is not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Fire Extinguishers | Other | Fire extinguishers can be recycled for free at your nearest Community Recycling Centre (CRC) or can be taken to the next free Household Chemical CleanOut Collection. Fire extinguishers are not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Fishing Lines and Rods | Red | Fishing lines and rods are suitable for general waste (red lid). |
| Flares | Other | Flares can be taken to the next free Household Chemical CleanOut Collection. Flares are not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Food Scraps | Red | Food scraps are suitable for general waste (red lid). Food scraps are not suitable for kerbside green organics bins. See Compost Revolution to recycle your food scraps. |
| Freezers | Other | Freezers can be disposed of at your next Household Clean Up (doors must be removed) or self-hauled to Kimbriki. Freezers are not suitable for kerbside bins. |
| Fridges | Other | Fridges can be disposed of at your next Household Clean Up (doors must be removed) or self-hauled to Kimbriki. Fridges are not suitable for kerbside bins. |
| Fuels - Petrol and Diesel | Other | Petrol and diesel fuel can be taken to the next free Household Chemical CleanOut Collection. Petrol and diesel fuel is not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Furniture - Timber and Metal | Other | Some timber and metal furniture can be disposed of at your next Household Clean Up, limited to less than 30kg and/or 1.5m in length or self-hauled to Kimbriki - find out if your item is accepted. Alternatively enquire at The Bower. Timber and metal furniture is not suitable for kerbside bins. |
| Game Consoles | E-waste | Game consoles are not suitable for kerbside collections. Game consoles can be recycled at Mosman Council's e-Waste drop off events - see next drop off event at Council or self-haul to Kimbriki |
| Garden Hoses | Red | Garden hoses are suitable for general waste (red lid). Larger quantities of garden hose can be disposed of at your next Household Clean Up. |
| Gas Bottles | Other | Gas bottles can be recycled for free at your nearest Community Recycling Centre (CRC) or can be taken to the next free Household Chemical CleanOut Collection. Gas bottles are not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Gladwrap | Red | Gladwrap is suitable for general waste (red lid). Gladwrap is not suitable for kerbside recycling bins. |
| Glass - Broken | Red | Broken glass is suitable for general waste (red lid). Broken glass should be wrapped before disposal. |
| Glass Jars and Bottles | Yellow | Glass jars and bottles are suitable for recycling (yellow lid). |
| Grass Clippings | Green | Grass clippings are suitable for garden organics (green lid). Reuse green waste within your garden to encourage nutrient recycling. |
| Guttering | Other | Some guttering can be self-hauled to Kimbriki - find out if your item is accepted. Guttering is not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Hazardous Waste | Other | Hazardous waste can be taken to the next free Household Chemical CleanOut Collection. Hazardous waste is not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Herbicides | Other | Herbicides can be taken to the next free Household Chemical CleanOut Collection. Herbicides are not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Hobby Chemicals | Other | Hobby chemicals can be taken to the next free Household Chemical CleanOut Collection. Hobby chemicals are not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Ink Cartridges | Other | Small ink cartridges can be recycled for free by taking them to the Mosman Civic Centre or visit Planet Ark Recycling Near You. Alternatively ink cartridges are suitable for general waste (red lid). |
| Insulation | Other | Insulation can be self-hauled to Kimbriki. Insulation is not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Kitchen Cupboards | Other | Some kitchen cupboards can be self-hauled to Kimbriki - find out if your item is accepted. Kitchen cupboards are not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Kitchen Sink | Other | Some kitchen sinks can be self-hauled to Kimbriki - find out if your item is accepted. Kitchen sinks are not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Lattice Timber | Other | Lattice timber can be self-hauled to Kimbriki - find out if your item is accepted. Lattice timber is not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Laundry Tubs - Metal | Other | Metal laundry tubs can be self-hauled to Kimbriki - find out if your item is accepted. Metal laundry tubs are not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Lawn Mowers | Other | Lawn mowers can be disposed of at your next Household Clean Up - must be empty of all fluids, fuel and oil or self-hauled to Kimbriki. Lawn mowers are not suitable for kerbside bins. |
| Lead Acid Batteries | Other | Lead acid batteries can be recycled for free at your nearest Community Recycling Centre (CRC) or can be taken to the next free Household Chemical CleanOut Collection for recycling or Battery World. Lead acid batteries are not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Light Globes | Red | Light globes are suitable for general waste (red lid). Light globes can be recycled at Mosman Council's e-Waste drop off events - see next drop off event at Council or at your nearest Community Recycling Centre (CRC) or can be taken to the next free Household Chemical CleanOut Collection. |
| Linoleum | Other | Linoleum can be self-hauled to Kimbriki - find out if your item is accepted. Linoleum is not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Magazines | Blue | Magazines are suitable for recycling (blue lid). Alternatively take them to your nearest charity stores or the Footpath Library. |
| Mattresses | Other | Mattresses can be disposed of at your next Household Clean Up or self-hauled to Kimbriki - find out if your item is accepted. Mattresses are not suitable for kerbside bins. |
| Medicines | Other | Take unwanted or unused medicines to your local pharmacy for free safe disposal. Medicines are not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Metal Bed Frames | Other | Metal bed frames can be disposed of at your next Household Clean Up or self-hauled to Kimbriki - find out if your item is accepted. Metal bed frames are not suitable for kerbside bins. |
| Metal Chairs | Other | Metal chairs can be disposed of at your next Household Clean Up or self-hauled to Kimbriki - find out if your item is accepted. Metal chairs are not suitable for kerbside bins. |
| Metal Drums - Empty | Other | Metal drums can be self-hauled to Kimbriki. Please ensure the lid is off and the drums are empty and clean for recycling. Find out if your item is accepted. Metal drums are not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Metal Roofing | Other | Metal roofing can be self-hauled to Kimbriki - find out if your item is accepted. Metal roofing is not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Microwave | E-waste | Microwaves are not suitable for kerbside collections. Microwaves can be recycled at Mosman Council's e-Waste drop off events - see next drop off event at Council or self-haul to Kimbriki or visit Planet Ark Recycling Near You. |
| Mobile Phones | E-waste | Mobile phones can be recycled for free by taking them to the Mobile Muster Box at Mosman Civic Centre or Barry O'Keefe Library or recycled at Mosman Council's e-Waste drop off events - see next drop off event at Council. Mobile phones are not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Motor Oil | Other | Motor oil can be recycled for free at your nearest Community Recycling Centre (CRC) or can be taken to the next free Household Chemical CleanOut Collection or self-hauled to Kimbriki |
| Newspapers | Blue | Newspapers are suitable for recycling (blue lid). |
| Office Furniture | Other | Some office furniture can be self-hauled to Kimbriki - Find out if your item is accepted or visit Planet Ark Recycling Near You. Office furniture is not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Paints | Other | Paints can be recycled for free at your nearest Community Recycling Centre (CRC) or can be taken to the next free Household Chemical CleanOut Collection. Paints are not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Paper - Clean | Blue | Clean paper is suitable for recycling (blue lid). |
| Paper Towels - Soiled | Red | Dirty paper towels are suitable for general waste (red lid). Dirty paper towels are not suitable for kerbside recycling bins. |
| Perspex | Other | Perspex can be disposed of at your next Household Clean Up or self-hauled to Kimbriki - find out if your item is accepted. Perspex is not suitable for kerbside bins. |
| Pesticides | Other | Pesticides can be taken to the next free Household Chemical CleanOut Collection. Pesticides are not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Pine - Treated | Other | Treated pine can be self-hauled to Kimbriki - find out if your item is accepted. Treated pine is not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Pizza Boxes - Clean | Blue | Clean pizza boxes are suitable for recycling (blue lid). Clean pizza boxes must contain no food waste, a small oil stain is acceptable. |
| Pizza Boxes - Food Scraps | Red | Dirty pizza boxes are suitable for general waste (red lid). Dirty pizza boxes are not suitable for kerbside recycling bins. |
| Plastic Bags | Red | Plastic bags are suitable for general waste (red lid). Plastic bags are not suitable for kerbside recycling bins. Alternatively check if your local supermarket takes plastic bags for recycling. |
| Plastic Bottle Tops | Red | Plastic bottle tops are suitable for general waste (red lid). |
| Plastic Containers | Yellow | Rigid plastic containers commonly used in the kitchen, bathroom and laundry are suitable for recycling (yellow lid). |
| Polystyrene Packaging | Red | Polystyrene is suitable for general waste (red lid). For large quantities visit Planet Ark Recycling Near You. |
| Pool Chemicals | Other | Pool chemicals can be taken to the next free Household Chemical CleanOut Collection. Pool chemicals are not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Radios | E-waste | Radios are not suitable for kerbside collections. Radios can be recycled at Mosman Council's e-Waste drop off events - see next drop off event at Council. Alternatively enquire at The Bower. |
| Razors | Red | Razors are suitable for general waste (red lid). |
| Refrigerators | Other | Refrigerators can be disposed of at your next Household Clean Up (doors must be removed) or self-hauled to Kimbriki. Refrigerators are not suitable for kerbside bins. |
| Roof Tiles | Other | Roof tiles can be self-hauled to Kimbriki - find out if your item is accepted. Roof tiles are not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Sand and Soil | Other | Sand and soil can be self-hauled to Kimbriki - find out if your item is accepted. Sand and soil are not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Small Household Appliances | Other | Some small household appliances can be self-hauled to Kimbriki - find out if your item is accepted. Small household appliances are not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Smoke Alarms | Other | Smoke alarms can be taken for free to your nearest Community Recycling Centre (CRC) or can be taken to the next free Household Chemical CleanOut Collection. Smoke alarms are not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Solvents | Other | Solvents can be taken to the next free Household Chemical CleanOut Collection for recycling. Solvents are not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Sporting Goods | Other | Sporting goods are suitable for general waste (red lid). Alternatively, good quality used sporting goods can be taken to Boots for All or Fair Game |
| Steel - Other | Other | Steel can be self-hauled to Kimbriki - find out if your item is accepted. Steel is not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Steel Cans | Yellow | Steel cans are suitable for recycling (yellow lid). Please ensure cans are empty. |
| Stoves | Other | One stove can be disposed of at your next Household Clean Up or self-hauled to Kimbriki - find out if your item is accepted. Stoves are not suitable for kerbside bins. |
| Syringes | Red | Syringes are suitable for general waste (red lid). Syringes should be contained within a sharps container before disposal. |
| Takeaway Containers | Yellow | Takeaway containers are suitable for recycling (yellow lid). Please ensure takeaway containers are empty. |
| Telephone Books | Blue | Telephone books are suitable for recycling (blue lid). |
| Televisions (TV) | E-waste | Televisions are not suitable for kerbside collections. Televisions can be recycled at Mosman Council's e-Waste drop off events - see next drop off event at Council or self-haul to Kimbriki |
| Tiles - Bathroom | Other | Bathroom tiles can be self-hauled to Kimbriki - find out if your item is accepted. Bathroom tiles are not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Timber | Other | Timber can be self-hauled to Kimbriki - find out if your item is accepted. Timber is not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Timber Pallets | Other | Timber pallets can be self-hauled to Kimbriki - find out if your item is accepted. Timber pallets are not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Tin Cans | Yellow | Tin cans are suitable for recycling (yellow lid). Please ensure cans are empty. |
| Toilet Paper Rolls | Blue | Toilet paper rolls are suitable for recycling (blue lid). |
| Toilets | Other | Some toilets can be self-hauled to Kimbriki - find out if your item is accepted. Toilets are not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Toner Cartridges | Other | Small toner cartridges can be recycled for free by taking them to the Mosman Civic Centre or visit Planet Ark Recycling Near You. Toner cartridges are suitable for general waste (red lid). |
| Toys | Red | Toys are suitable for general waste (red lid). Good quality toys can be taken to charity shops. DO NOT dump poor quality toys at charity stores as shop waste disposal is not free. |
| Tree Stumps and Logs | Other | Tree stumps and logs can be self-hauled to Kimbriki - find out if your item is accepted. Tree stumps and logs are not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Vegetation Waste | Green | Vegetation waste is suitable for garden organics (green lid). Large branches and tree trunks are not suitable for kerbside bins and must be self-hauled for recycling at Kimbriki - remember to cover loads. |
| Videos | E-waste | Videos can be recycled at Mosman Council's e-Waste drop off events - see next drop off event at Council or visit Planet Ark Recycling Near You. Alternatively videos are suitable for general waste (red lid). |
| Water Heaters | Other | Some water heaters can be self-hauled to Kimbriki - find out if your item is accepted. Water heaters are not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| Weeds | Green | Weeds are suitable for garden organics (green lid). |
| Whitegoods | Other | Whitegoods can be disposed of at your next Household Clean Up or self-hauled to Kimbriki - find out if your item is accepted. Whitegoods are not suitable for kerbside bins. |
| Window Frames | Other | Window frames can be self-hauled to Kimbriki - find out if your item is accepted. Window frames are not suitable for kerbside collections. |
| X-rays | Red | X-rays are suitable for general waste (red lid). X-rays are not suitable for kerbside collections. X-rays can be recycled for free at your nearest Community Recycling Centre (CRC) or visit Planet Ark Recycling Near You. |
| Tissues | Red | Tissues are suitable for general waste bin (red lid). |
| Waxed paper or waxed cardboard | Red | Waxed paper or waxed cardboard is suitable for reuse or general waste bin (red lid). Not suitable for paper waste recycling. |
| Soft plastics | Red | Soft plastics are suitable for recycling in Red Cycle bins located at large Supermarkets, for reuse or for general waste (red lid). Not suitable for Council recycling bins. |
| Household ornaments | Red | Household ornaments in good condition are suitable for reselling or donating to charities. Can be disposed of in the general waste bin (red lid) |
| Wrapping paper | Red | Wrapping paper made from 100% paper is suitable for recycling (blue lid) – if paper contains plastic, wax, foil or glitter is suitable for general waste (red lid) |
| Wrapping paper | Blue | Wrapping paper made from 100% paper is suitable for recycling (blue lid) – if paper contains plastic, wax, foil or glitter is suitable for general waste (red lid) |