Recycling helps recover valuable materials, conserve natural resources and reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill. Council provides a range of recycling services and programs to help residents recycle items that cannot be placed in household recycling bins.
In addition to regular household recycling collections, Bayside residents can access regular Recycling Drop Off Events. These services provide safe and responsible disposal pathways for materials that require special handling.
Locations
Bexley Depot
8am – 3pm
10-14 Rye Avenue, Bexley
Held on the first Saturday of each month (excluding January)
Botany Depot
8am – 3pm
Corner of Clevedon Street and Pemberton Street, Botany
Held on the third Saturday of each month (excluding January)
To use this service, residents must:
- bring proof of Bayside residency
- only bring accepted household items
- limit loads to 3 cubic metres per household, per event
- ensure items are from a domestic household as commercial and business waste is not accepted
What to Expect
Council staff will guide residents through the drop-off process and direct vehicles to the appropriate recycling areas.
For safety reasons:
- remain in your vehicle unless directed otherwise
- follow directions from Council staff
- allow staff to unload accepted items
- follow traffic directions when entering and exiting the depot
Please remain in your vehicle: Council staff will unload accepted items and direct residents safely through the depot.
How It Works
Arrive at the depot entrance
Show proof of Bayside residency at the event entry.
Safety briefing
Staff will provide a brief safety message and explain the process, including remaining in your vehicle at all times.
Item assessment
Staff will ask what times you have brought and record the quantity and type for reporting purposes. Staff will also confirm which items can be accepted.
Drop-off
Follow staff directions to the appropriate recycling stations. Please stay in your vehicle while staff will unload accepted items.
Exit the site
Once unloading is complete, staff will direct you safely to the exit.
What Can I Recycle?
Please read the below accepted and not accepted items to ensure you only bring accepted items to the Recycling Drop Off Events.
Only the items listed under "Accepted Items" can be dropped off. All other materials will be refused.
Recycling Stations
Residents can use recycling stations at selected community locations to recycle common household items that cannot go in kerbside bins. Recycling stations are available at:
- Eastgardens Library
- Rockdale Library
- Mascot Library
- Botany Golf Course
The recycling stations accept:
- household batteries
- small electronic items such as cables, headphones, chargers and mobile phones
- empty medication blister packs
- light bulbs (fluorescent tubes are not accepted)
- eyeglasses, including reading glasses, sunglasses and safety glasses
- contact lens cases and blister packs
- pens, markers, highlighters and correction pens
Please ensure:
- batteries are household batteries only
- all medications have been removed from blister packs
- items are clean and free from general waste