The restrictions on the collection of eligible paints and oils have been removed, amounts accepted are as they were previously, being 100L per day of paint and 20L per day of oil, measured according to the size of the container, not the contents.
Operating Hours
The Community Recycling Centre is open 7am to 3pm, Monday to Saturday.
Please arrive with enough time to unload your materials before 3pm. The CRC closes at 3pm sharp, and vehicles waiting outside the facility may not be admitted if their entry would require operations to continue beyond 3pm.
Customer Reminder for CRC Facility Use
1. General Rules for Drop-Off
- Wrapping paper is NOT accepted at the CRC.
- Only domestic quantities of materials are allowed. Commercial amounts will be refused.
- All waste materials must be sorted into their correct types before arriving at the facility. Customers with unsorted loads will be turned away and asked to sort their materials before re-entering.
- These rules are in place to ensure smooth operation and prevent delays for other customers.
2. Cleanliness and Condition of Materials
- Materials such as polystyrene and cardboard must be Clean and Dry
- Dirty or wet materials will be refused, as they cannot be recycled and will be treated as waste.
3. Polystyrene Recycling Guidelines
Residents are able to dispose of the following waste items free of charge:
*See below for list of accepted e-waste items
*Max. container size 20kgs or 20L, Max. 100L in total volume
*Film only, dispose of paper reports & envelopes separately
*Max. 20L of motor oil, and 20L of other oil per day, with a max. container size 20L
Many of the above materials can be reused and recycled if processed correctly. Recycling helps our environment because it saves water, energy and natural resources.
Examples of electronic and electrical waste collected at the CRC:
- Alarm clocks
- Cables
- Computer monitors
- Computer mouse
- Desktop and laptop computers
- Digital & video cameras
- Drills and other power tools
- Electronic games and toys
- Fax machines
- Game consoles
- Hairdryers
- Hard drives
- Irons
- Keyboards
- Microwaves
- Motherboards
- Network, video and sound cards
- Oil-filled column heaters
- Portable Air-conditioners
- Printers
- Stereos and speakers
- Televisions
- Toasters and kettles
- Vacuum cleaners
- Video & DVD players
For everyone’s safety and to meet licencing obligations, all users of the Centre must agree to:
- Safely and securely transport material to the centre.
- Follow all directions given by staff.
- When directed to stop, turn vehicle off.
- Only transport the approved types of waste to the site.
- The total quantity of materials to be dropped off must be a domestic amount, not greater than a standard box trailer or small van load. The maximum quantity of paint accepted is 100 litres per day, measured by the volume of the paint cans, not the contents, with a maximum container size of 20 litres. The maximum quantity of motor oil and cooking oil is 20 litres per day, measured by the volume of the containers dropped off, with a maximum container size of 20 litres.
- Identify all materials you are disposing of when asked by staff. Visual inspections will be made by staff.
- Advise staff if you are carrying any tyres, asbestos or other hazardous material.
- Staff can refuse to accept items or materials which Council is not licensed to accept or are above the restricted quantities.
- Ensure that children under 12 years of age and pets remain in vehicles at all times.
- Not enter receptacle area, which is clearly marked with a white line.
- Wear footwear at all times, preferably enclosed footwear.
- Not scavenge from any area of the Centre.
- Not smoke inside or outside your vehicle.
- Be aware of other vehicles in the Centre.
- Not use offensive behaviour or language as it will not be tolerated. Customers displaying this behaviour will be requested to leave the site.
- Customers not complying with directions from staff will be requested to leave the site.
- No photographs or videos to be taken on site without prior authorisation.
Please note: Council has installed CCTV cameras at the Community Recycling Centre, for the safety and security of customers and staff.
For more information call the Environment Line on 131 555 or Liverpool City Council's Customer Service Centre on 1300 36 2170. Alternatively visit the EPA Environment Line or EPA Recycling Centres webpage.
This is a NSW EPA Waste Less, Recycle More initiative funded from the waste levy. For more information, visit the NSW Environment Protection Authority.
It's easier than ever to recycle problem waste from your household with our Community Recycling Stations.
Our Community Recycling Stations (CRS) are a safe way to keep problem items out of landfill, and recover valuable materials to be re-used. Items are handled so they don't harm the environment.
What you can recycle?
Each CRS accepts household quantities of the following items:
- Smoke Detectors
- Ink Cartridges
- Small Appliances
- X-rays
Locations
You'll find Community Recycling Stations (CRS) at these locations:
Interested in learning more about how Liverpool’s Community Recycling Centre (CRC) operates? Come behind the scenes to explore how your waste is processed, including a look at our powerful mattress shredder (CROC) and how the CRC contributes to a circular economy.
Please Note:
Our CRC tours are designed for community groups, schools, and organisations. To ensure a valuable experience and allow us to plan effectively:
- We require a minimum of 10 participants per group.
- Tours are subject to staff availability and must be booked in advance.
To express your interest, please send an email to wasteeducation@liverpool.nsw.gov.au. A member from our team will get in touch with you and discuss options.
