Community Recycling Centres

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Community Recycling Centres (CRCs) are permanent drop-off centres for common household problem wastes that can’t be collected via council kerbside waste and recycling collection services. NSW householders can drop off problem wastes at any of these centres year round, free of charge.

Where are CRCs located?

The closest CRC to Fairfield City is the:
Liverpool Community Recycling Centre,
99 Rose Street,
Liverpool, NSW 2170
Opening Hours: Monday - Saturday, 7am to 3pm

For more information about the Liverpool CRC, visit Liverpool City Council webpage

There are now more than 90 CRCs open in NSW.

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What can I take to a CRC?

Householders are able to dispose of the following waste items free of charge:

Paint
 
Paint
Motor Oil.
 
Motor Oil
Batteries.
 
Batteries
Gas Cylinder.
 
Gas Cylinder
Oils.
 
Oils
Smoke Detector.
 
Smoke Detector
Fire Extinguisher.
 
Fire Extinguisher
Household Batteries.
 
Household
Batteries
Fluoro Globe.
 
Fluoro Globe

 

Only household quantities of these materials will be accepted. As a guide, this is a maximum container of 20 litres or 20 kilograms for each waste type.

  • Some centres may accept other types of waste. Contact your local centre to find out if other items are accepted and if any charges apply.
  • Handle and transport your items carefully. Protect your veh icle by placing items on a protective sheet or tray in the boot to capture any leakages or breakages.

For more information call the Environment Line on 131 555. Alternatively visit the EPA Environment Line or EPA Recycling Centres webpage.

This is a NSW EPA Waste Less, Recycle More initiative funded from the waste levy. For more information, visit the NSW Environment Protection Authority.