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Waste and Recycling

Easter Hours of Operation – Waste facilities.

Council’s Waste Facilities will be closed 7^th, 9^th and 10^th of April for the Easter period.

They will be open Saturday 8 April – usual trading hours

Raleigh 8-4

Dorrigo 9-1 and 2-4

Bellingen 8-12 and 1-4

Please note: All waste facilities are closed every Tuesday.

Waste Facilities & Charges

Council has a Waste Disposal Facility in Dorrigo, Bellingen and Raleigh.

Waste Collection

Waste Collection (Garbage bin, Green bin. Recycling bin, collection calendar, flyers & docs, wheel in & wheel out)

Bellingen Shire Council is working with Norco Rural Bellingen, the Big Bag Recovery team and their Australian Government Accredited Product Stewardship Scheme for selected recyclable bulk feed and fertiliser bags and sacks over 15kg.

Bulky Goods

Residents that pay the Domestic Waste Management Charge are also eligible for one scheduled kerbside bulky goods collection and may request one bulky house waste each calendar year.

Other Household Waste

Learn more about our Shires waste facility options.

Bowerhouse Community Reuse Shop

The Bowerhouse Community Reuse Shop sells quality used, recycled and second hand products that have been salvaged before going to landfill.

Report Illegal Dumping

Report illegal dumping in the Bellingen Shire

Business waste

Many waste services and options are available to help you manage and dispose of business waste and recycling.

Lets Get Composting

Join the fast growing movement to compost at home – cut your waste in half, reduce your carbon footprint, and make rich soil and fertiliser by composting your food scraps.

Waste Education

Learn about different aspects of the waste collection and recovery process, and how you can make a difference.

Waste Fee Exemption

Not-for-profit community groups and Australian Charities often have limited financial resources whilst providing the services which benefits the broader community. In recognition of these limited financial resources Bellingen Shire Council may provide Waste fee exemption upon application to assist not-for-profit community groups.