Waste and recycling

What's My Bin Day

Find your bin collection day or download our bin collection calendar.

Waste collection services

Find out about the standard collection services for urban, village and rural areas as well as other options for kerbside collection.

What goes in which bin?

What can and cannot go in each kerbside bin.

Our waste facilities

Find out more about our Lismore Recycling & Recovery Centre and Nimbin Transfer Station.

Waste vouchers

How to apply for an electronic waste voucher.

Hazardous waste and illegal dumping

Find out how to properly dispose of asbestos and batteries, and what to do if you find dumped waste.

Learn more about waste

Discover our household and community waste programs, our school waste programs and how we are working towards a circular economy.

Commercial waste enquiries

Streamline your business operations by filling out our easy and convenient waste enquiry form today

Report a problem

If you would like to report a problem regarding your waste service please complete our form.

New, state-of-the-art waste collection fleet contract awarded

Published on 12 June 2025

Lismore City Council is set to upgrade its waste collection fleet, with eight new state-of-the-art side-loader trucks hitting the streets from September this year.

The new vehicles will be delivered progressively with the remainder rolling out every two to three months.

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NSW Government support secures waste service

Published on 04 December 2024

Lismore City Council will invest $5 million in nine new state-of-the-art waste collection vehicles to increase the effectiveness of its waste management operations, thanks to a NSW Government grant.

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Illegally dumped asbestos in the spotlight

Published on 27 November 2024

Lismore City Council is urging residents to act against the illegal dumping of asbestos, a problem that has surged since the 2022 natural disaster.

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