Waste

Reduce packaging and waste by buying refills where possible, buying in bulk and buying concentrates rather than diluted products.

Council provides waste services to sporting facilities as outlined below.

For more detailed information, see the Terms and Conditions – Waste Services at Council Owned/ Community Managed Sporting Facilities.

Garbage collection

All facilities are eligible to receive a number of weekly Garbage services for free according to their grade as follows:

All Garbage bins eligible for collection will need to display the sticker provided by Council (pictured below). Only stickered bins will be collected – do not place bins without a sticker out for collection.

Garbage bins are to be supplied and are owned by the Delegated Authorities. While Council will repair and replace bins damaged by the collection vehicles, all other repair and maintenance is the responsibility of the Delegated Authority.

Garbage bin sticker - only stickered garbage
bins will be collected by Council

Recycling Waste collection

Upon application to Council, a number of Recycling services may be supplied for free according to a facility’s grade as follows:

Recycling bins are supplied by and remain the property of Council's contractor Hunter Resource Recovery (HRR). Damaged, vandalised or stolen bins should be reported to Council as soon as possible.

To apply for Recycling serivces, complete the application form at https://www.lakemac.com.au/For-business/Commercial-waste-services/Additional-commercial-waste. Upon completion of the application, Council will determine the suitability of Recycling services on a case by case basis.

Avoid Reduce Reuse Recycle

Waste needs to be managed at community and recreation facilities in a sustainable manner by following the Waste Management Hierarchy - Avoid Reduce Reuse Recycle.

Avoid

Avoid unnecessary product consumption by not using single use items such as individual sauce containers, plastic bags and disposable cups and plates.

Reduce

Reduce packaging and waste by buying refills where possible, buying in bulk and buying concentrates rather than diluted products.

Reuse

Reuse items instead of disposing of them.

Recycle

Recycle as much as possible including paper and cardboard, glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles and containers and steel and aluminium cans. Visit www.recycleright.com.au if you're not sure if something can be recycled or not. You can also see what other non-standard items can be recycled and where by downloading Lake Macquarie's Recycling Directory.

Eco Angel program

The Eco Angel Program is designed to help schools, community groups, businesses and individuals come together and keep Lake Macquarie clean all year round.

Council will provide everything you need to clean up and will dispose of the waste you collect for free.  If users of sportsgrounds wish to clean up the grounds, gardens and surrounds of their facility, please visit the Eco Angels page on the LMCC website to register.

Page Last Updated: 17 Aug 2023