The Resource Guide

Welcome to our Resource Guide. We have compiled a comprehensive list of organizations and resources to help reduce waste, and promote recycling and responsible disposal.

Our curated list is designed to provide the best knowledge and tools for individuals and families to actively contribute to environmental sustainability.

Resource Type	Name	Link
Reference	A-Z waste and recycling guide \| Hornsby Shire Council	https://www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/property/waste-and-recycling/recycling/a-z-waste-and-recycling-guide
Where To Recycle	Appliance Recyclers	https://www.appliancerecyclers.com.au/
Where To Recycle	Aussie Bread Tags for Wheelchairs	https://ozbreadtagsforwheelchairs.org.au/
Education	Australian Marine Conservation Society	https://www.marineconservation.org.au/
Community	Bennelong Climate Action Group	https://www.facebook.com/groups/bennelong
Where To Recycle	Blooms The Chemist's national blister pack recycling program	https://www.bloomsthechemist.com.au/esg
Where To Recycle	Bower	https://bower.org.au/
Education	Clean Up Australia	https://www.cleanup.org.au/
Education	Cleanaway	https://www.cleanaway.com.au/
Where To Recycle	Clothing Cleanup	https://clothingcleanup.com.au/
Education	Clothing Cleanup	https://clothingcleanup.com.au/
Where To Recycle	Coles Supermarket	https://www.coles.com.au/
Where To Recycle	Community Bank Epping	https://www.bendigobank.com.au/branch/nsw/community-bank-epping/
Where To Recycle	Community Recycling Centre \| Hornsby Shire Council	https://www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/property/waste-and-recycling/recycling/community-recycling-centre
Where To Recycle	Dandelion Support Network	https://dandelionsupport.org.au/
Marketplace	Depop	https://www.depop.com/
Where To Recycle	Electronic waste \| City of Parramatta	https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/living/waste-recycling/other-waste-services/electronic-waste
Community	Facebook - Buy Nothing Groups	https://www.facebook.com/groups/BuyNothingEppingNSW
Community	Facebook - Street Bounty Groups	https://www.facebook.com/groups/streetbountynorthernsuburbsandnorthshoresydney
Marketplace	Facebook Marketplace: Buy and Sell Items Locally or Shipped	https://www.facebook.com/marketplace
Find A Location	Find My Local RSPCA	https://www.google.com/search?q=local+rspca
Find A Location	Find My Local Vet	https://www.google.com/search?q=local+vet
Find A Location	Find My Local Womens Shelter	https://www.google.com/search?q=local+women+shelter
Find A Location	Furniture Recycling Near Me	https://www.google.com/search?q=furniture+recycling+near+me
Events	Garage Sale Trail	https://www.garagesaletrail.com.au/
Store	Gleeson's Advice and Care Pharmacy \| healthdirect	https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/australian-health-services/healthcare-service/north-epping-2121-nsw/gleeson-s-advice-and-care-pharmacy/pharmacy/5d7e902a-8ead-768d-e37b-48616cecd937
Marketplace	Gumtree	http://gumtree.com.au
Where To Recycle	Happly	https://happly.com.au/furniture-donation/
Education	Hornsby Shire Council	https://www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/
Events	Household Chemical CleanOut	https://www.epa.nsw.gov.au/your-environment/recycling-and-reuse/household-recycling-overview/household-chemical-cleanout
Where To Recycle	Let's close the loop \| Repair & recycle \| H&M	https://www2.hm.com/en_gb/sustainability-at-hm/our-work/close-the-loop.html
Where To Recycle	Lifeline	https://www.lifeline.org.au/
Reference	Materials - Planet Ark Recycling Near You	https://recyclingnearyou.com.au/materials/
Where To Recycle	Mattress Recycler	https://www.mattressrecycler.com.au/
Where To Recycle	MobileMuster	https://www.mobilemuster.com.au/
Education	NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA)	https://www.epa.nsw.gov.au/
Store	Oh Crap	https://www.ohcrap.com.au/
Where To Recycle	Optus	https://www.optus.com.au/
Where To Recycle	Platypus Planet	https://www.platypusshoes.com.au/platypus-planet
Where To Recycle	Providential Homes	https://www.providentialhomes.com.au/
Where To Recycle	ReLove	https://www.relove.org.au/
Education	RecycleSmart	https://www.recyclesmart.com/
Where To Recycle	RecycleSmart	https://www.recyclesmart.com/
Reference	Recycled Products Directory - Planet Ark Recycling Near You	https://recyclingnearyou.com.au/education/recycledproducts
Education	Recycling Near You	https://recyclingnearyou.com.au/
Where To Recycle	Recycling Shoes & Balls at a rebel Store Near You	https://www.rebelsport.com.au/blog/news/recycling-and-sport.html
Where To Recycle	Recycling Your Old Phone, Tablet or Modem \| Vodafone Australia	https://www.vodafone.com.au/support/device/recycling
Community	Remote OpShop Project	https://www.remoteopshopproject.org/
Where To Recycle	Remote OpShop Project	https://www.remoteopshopproject.org/
Reference	Reuse Hub - Planet Ark Recycling Near You	https://recyclingnearyou.com.au/reuse-hub/
Where To Recycle	Reverse Garbage	https://reversegarbage.org.au/
Where To Recycle	Revolve ReCYCLING	https://revolverecycling.net/
Where To Recycle	Salvos Stores	https://www.salvosstores.com.au/
Where To Recycle	Save Our Soles	https://www.saveoursoles.co/
Where To Recycle	Scrap Metals - Sydney	https://recyclingnearyou.com.au/scrap-metals/SydneyNSW
Store	Sell Your Second-Hand IKEA Furniture \| Instant Quote	https://www.ikea.com/au/en/customer-service/services/buy-back/
Community	ShareWaste	http://sharewaste.com
Where To Recycle	Soft Landing Mattress Recycling	https://softlanding.com.au/
Where To Recycle	Support The Girls	https://supportthegirls.com.au/
Where To Recycle	Support The Girls	https://supportthegirls.com.au/
Where To Recycle	Sydney Dogs and Cats Home	https://sydneydogsandcatshome.org/
Where To Recycle	Telstra	https://www.telstra.com.au/
Where To Recycle	TerraCycle	https://www.terracycle.com/en-AU/
Education	TerraCycle	https://www.terracycle.com/en-AU/
Education	Textile Recyclers Australia	https://texrecaus.com/
Education	The Nature Conservancy	https://www.natureaustralia.org.au/what-we-do/our-priorities/oceans/
Where To Recycle	The Recycle Project	https://www.therecycleproject.au/
Education	The Recycle Project	https://www.therecycleproject.au/
Where To Recycle	The Sewing Basket	https://www.achieveaustralia.org.au/the-sewing-basket
Store	Transmutation	https://www.transmutation.com.au/
Education	Transmutation	https://www.transmutation.com.au/
Where To Recycle	Tread Lightly	https://treadlightly.asga.com.au/
Education	Tread Lightly	https://treadlightly.asga.com.au/
Education	Tyre Stewardship	https://www.tyrestewardship.org.au/
Where To Recycle	Vinnies	https://www.vinnies.org.au/
Where To Recycle	WAGEC	https://www.wagec.org.au/
Media	War On Waste : ABC iview	https://iview.abc.net.au/show/war-on-waste
Community	WarOnWasteAU	https://www.facebook.com/groups/WarOnWasteAU/
Where To Recycle	Waste & Recycling - ALDI Australia	https://corporate.aldi.com.au/corporate-responsibility/environment/waste-recycling/
Education	Waste & Recycling \| City of Parramatta	https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/waste
Reference	Waster.com.au	https://waster.com.au/
Where To Recycle	Whirl Recycling	https://www.whirlrecycling.com/
Where To Recycle	Woolworths	https://www.woolworths.com.au/
Education	after_au	https://after.net.au/
Where To Recycle	after_au	https://www.after.net.au/
Marketplace	eBay	http://ebay.com
Store	officeworks.com.au	http://officeworks.com.au

FAQS

1. What items can be recycled in North Epping, NSW?

Residents of North Epping can recycle a wide variety of items, including:

Paper and cardboard
Glass bottles and jars
Plastic bottles and containers
Aluminum and steel cans
Electronics
Batteries
Light bulbs
Textiles and clothing
Household items (e.g., furniture, appliances)
Green waste (e.g., garden clippings, branches)

2. How do I prepare items for recycling?

To ensure your items are recycled correctly, follow these steps:

Rinse all containers to remove food and drink residue.
Flatten cardboard boxes to save space.
Remove lids from bottles and jars.
Separate different materials (e.g., remove plastic labels from glass bottles).
Ensure electronics are not damaged and batteries are removed.

3. How can I dispose of electronic waste in North Epping?

We partner with Whirl who collect old electronics and try to use them as is.

If they're broken, they can be stripped down for parts, or fully recycled to make something new.

You can organise a home collection on their webiste or keep an eye on our events page for upcoming local collection days.