Waste & recycling

Bin collection services

Urban residents have a three bin waste collection service. The green waste bin, red landfill bin and yellow recycling bin are provided as part of our commitment to reducing waste.

Byron Resource Recovery Centre

Byron Resource Recovery Centre (BRRC) and Second Hand tip Shop are open 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday and 8.30 to 11.30am on weekends. We are closed on public holidays.

Waste education programs

We are committed to reducing the amount of waste going into landfill. Find out more about our education programs including Take 3 for the Sea Byron, Plastic Free Byron and the Lift the Lid - Kerbside bin audit program.

Asbestos removal and disposal

As a homeowner, you need to know what asbestos is and what precautions you must take if you are planning to renovate or make repairs around your home.

Recycling

Find out what you can and can't recycle, what to do with e-waste and how to manage recycling at events.

Illegal dumping and litter

Illegal dumping and litter have social, financial and environmental implications. Byron Shire Council is working to reduce the effects through community education, enforcement and better infrastructure.

Return and Earn

Each year, 160 million drink containers are littered in NSW. It costs a lot to clean up and it hurts our environment. Now you can do your bit to help by returning eligible drink containers for a 10 cent refund at the Cavanbah Centre.

#RecycleRight

Recycling in our region has changed due to the impact of the Chinese Government’s National Sword policy. We all need to Recycle Right to protect our recycling industry and ensure our recycling will continue to be recycled. Let's keep it coming ‘round.

Towards Zero – Integrated Waste Strategy 2019 to 2029

Towards Zero - Byron Shire’s Integrated Waste and Resource Recovery Strategy 2019 to 2029, steps out our 10-year plan to transition to a Shire that is carbon neutral by 2025, sending zero waste to landfill. It's a big aspiration!

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