Waste Services
Waste management services including bulk waste, landfills, recycling information and septic systems.
Waste Services undertakes a number of key functions, including;
- Administration of Domestic Waste Management
- Contract Management of Council's Landfill Depots
- Administration of the Effluent/Sludge Contract
- On-site Sewage Management
- Controls for Site Waste Management (DCP 106)
- Community Sharps Management Plan, 2009 (PDF File, 8.9mb)
- Community Sharps Program Information Sheets (PDF File, 4.0mb)
Waste Management Services
Council provide a 120L and 240L general waste, 240L recyclable and 240L garden vegetation bin (domestic properties east of F3) which is collected under contract by THIESS Services.
Customer's are advised that enquiries relating to bins and garbage collections should be directed to 1300 1coast (1300 126 278).
Website - www.1coast.com.au
View Council's Waste Collection Services & Recycling Services for the central coast information page for a comprehensive guide to managing your waste.
Garbage Collections and Bulk Kerbside Collections
Like to know when your bins will be emptied?
Visit the online waste collection & recycling service to find out which day the bins are emptied in your street, book a bulk kerbside collection, report a missed service or request repairs to your bin.
Waste Management Forms
Application forms are available for customers to vary their current garbage collection services. Visit the Thiess Services web site for more information.
Landfill Sites
Council operates landfills at Kincumber and Woy Woy for the disposal of solid wastes.
Changes at Kincumber Landfill
Kincumber landfill as of the 28th of August 2009 will cease accepting putrescible waste at this facility.
Putrescible waste types include:
- Food Waste
- Dead Animals
- Special Waste (ie pharmaceuticals, security waste and asbestos waste)
- Contaminated Waste that requires burial
- General Household garbage.
The Kincumber landfill will continue to operate as a recycling and processing facility for all dry inert and green waste.
Contact Neil Ward, site supervisor - Kincumber landfill on 4368 4464 for futher information.
The Woy Woy Landfill will continue to accept all waste types and will become Council's principal waste management facility.
Landfills - Contact Details
Contact details & hours of operation for Council's waste landfills are as follows:
- Kincumber Landfill - Cullens Rd, Kincumber.
Telephone: 4368 1229.
Hours 8.00 am - 4.00 pm daily - Woy Woy Landfill - Nagari Rd, Woy Woy
Telephone: 4342 5255.
Hours 7.00 am - 5.00 pm Mon-Fri
8.00 am - 4.00 pm Sat-Sun
Landfill sites are open everyday except Christmas Day, New Years Day and Good Friday
Tip Fees/Landfill Charges
The full schedule of Council's landfill and tip charges document (MSWord File, 44kb) is also available for download.
Application for Tip Account
Customers may also download an application to open a tip account (MSWord File, 123kb) with Gosford City Council from this site.
Recycling and Waste Services Directory
The recycling and waste services directory lists companies that accept goods for recycling, sell recycled goods, or offer waste disposal services.
Information for Students
Visit the Central Coast Waste & Recycling Services web site for student information on waste, recycling and garden vegetation services, as well how a landfill works - perfect for school assignments.
Useful Links
- 2006 Recycler of the Year Awards (PDF File, 4.0mb)
- NSW Dept of Environment & Conservation
- Keep Australia Beautiful NSW
- Waste Management Association of Australia
- Can Smart
- Buy Recycled Business Alliance
- Mobile Phone Recycling
- Zero Waste New Zealand
- Planet Ark
- Aust Waste Management Directory
- Aust Council of Recyclers
- Waste Reduction & Purchasing Policy
- Clean Up Australia
Contact Waste Services
Telephone - (02) 4325 8879 or (02) 4325 8142
E-mail - goscity@gosford.nsw.gov.au