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.

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A to Z of Waste Disposal