Consultation open: 3 February to 17 March 2026
Got a broken TV, an empty gas bottle, or a couple of old paint tins left over from a renovation that never quite happened? Not sure what to do with them or where to take them?
From time to time, everyone ends up with items that can’t go in the usual household bins. Some of these items may still be reusable or recyclable, but they need special handling to be dealt with safely.
Council is investigating options to establish local Community Recycling Centres (CRCs) in Sutherland Shire. These centres would help make it safer and easier to drop off problem waste.
A CRC provides a place to drop off items that don't go in your Red lid garbage bin and Yellow lid recycling bin. They can help keep hazardous materials out of landfill, protect the local environment and reduce illegal dumping.
Proposed CRC sites
Council-managed sites in Kurnell and Kareela have been identified as potential locations for local CRCs. These areas have been selected based on safety, environmental and other operational requirements.
The Kurnell site is expected to operate as the larger CRC, with longer opening hours and the ability to accept a wider range of problem waste items. The Kareela site is anticipated to operate as a smaller centre, with shorter opening hours and unable to accept the full range of materials.
Items typically accepted at CRCs | Items that are sometimes included in CRCs |
- Paint and paint tins
- Motor oils
- Household batteries
- Car batteries
- Gas bottles
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Fluoro globes and tubes
| - Mattresses
- Whitegoods
- Scrap metals
- Soft plastics
- E-waste
- Textiles and clothing
- Printer cartridges
- X-ray film
- Polystyrene
|
The list of items our CRCs may accept is not yet final and will be confirmed as planning progresses.
CRCs are intended to complement existing services and will not replace Red lid bins or Yellow lid bins. Bulky waste clean-ups, e-waste drop-off events and household chemical cleanout services will also continue to operate.
Have your say
We want to understand how you currently deal with items that cannot go in your household bins, and what would make a CRC easier and more practical for you to use in the future.
You can share your thoughts:
- Online via the survey below
- In person at one of our information stalls (details below)
- Email CRCconsult@ssc.nsw.gov.au
- In writing to Recycling & Waste, Sutherland Shire Council, Locked Bag 17, Sutherland 1499.
Consultation closes Tuesday 17 March 2026.
Information stalls
We will be out and about throughout February and March, talking with the community about the proposed CRCs. Drop by one of our information stalls to learn more, share your ideas and speak with the project team.
- Caringbah Bunnings, Thursday 5 February, 10am-2pm
- Kirrawee Bunnings, Thursday 12 February, 10am-2pm
- Kurnell Marton Community Hall, Thursday 19 February, 10am-2pm
- Shire Farmers Market, Saturday 21 February, 8am-1pm
- Menai Marketplace Homeco, Thursday 26 February, 10am-2pm
- Kareela Village, Thursday 5 March, 10am-2pm
- Cronulla Plaza, Friday 13 March, 10am-2pm
We will also be handing out flyers as part of the household chemical cleanout event on 7, 8 and 14 February 2026 and e-waste drop-off event on 14 and 15 March 2026.
Next steps
Following consultation, we will review and consider all feedback received. We may make changes to the proposed service plan before we finalise for endorsement by the elected Council.
We will continue to share information and keep our community updated about the proposed CRCs.
Consultation open: 3 February to 17 March 2026
Got a broken TV, an empty gas bottle, or a couple of old paint tins left over from a renovation that never quite happened? Not sure what to do with them or where to take them?
From time to time, everyone ends up with items that can’t go in the usual household bins. Some of these items may still be reusable or recyclable, but they need special handling to be dealt with safely.
Council is investigating options to establish local Community Recycling Centres (CRCs) in Sutherland Shire. These centres would help make it safer and easier to drop off problem waste.
A CRC provides a place to drop off items that don't go in your Red lid garbage bin and Yellow lid recycling bin. They can help keep hazardous materials out of landfill, protect the local environment and reduce illegal dumping.
Proposed CRC sites
Council-managed sites in Kurnell and Kareela have been identified as potential locations for local CRCs. These areas have been selected based on safety, environmental and other operational requirements.
The Kurnell site is expected to operate as the larger CRC, with longer opening hours and the ability to accept a wider range of problem waste items. The Kareela site is anticipated to operate as a smaller centre, with shorter opening hours and unable to accept the full range of materials.
Items typically accepted at CRCs | Items that are sometimes included in CRCs |
- Paint and paint tins
- Motor oils
- Household batteries
- Car batteries
- Gas bottles
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Fluoro globes and tubes
| - Mattresses
- Whitegoods
- Scrap metals
- Soft plastics
- E-waste
- Textiles and clothing
- Printer cartridges
- X-ray film
- Polystyrene
|
The list of items our CRCs may accept is not yet final and will be confirmed as planning progresses.
CRCs are intended to complement existing services and will not replace Red lid bins or Yellow lid bins. Bulky waste clean-ups, e-waste drop-off events and household chemical cleanout services will also continue to operate.
Have your say
We want to understand how you currently deal with items that cannot go in your household bins, and what would make a CRC easier and more practical for you to use in the future.
You can share your thoughts:
- Online via the survey below
- In person at one of our information stalls (details below)
- Email CRCconsult@ssc.nsw.gov.au
- In writing to Recycling & Waste, Sutherland Shire Council, Locked Bag 17, Sutherland 1499.
Consultation closes Tuesday 17 March 2026.
Information stalls
We will be out and about throughout February and March, talking with the community about the proposed CRCs. Drop by one of our information stalls to learn more, share your ideas and speak with the project team.
- Caringbah Bunnings, Thursday 5 February, 10am-2pm
- Kirrawee Bunnings, Thursday 12 February, 10am-2pm
- Kurnell Marton Community Hall, Thursday 19 February, 10am-2pm
- Shire Farmers Market, Saturday 21 February, 8am-1pm
- Menai Marketplace Homeco, Thursday 26 February, 10am-2pm
- Kareela Village, Thursday 5 March, 10am-2pm
- Cronulla Plaza, Friday 13 March, 10am-2pm
We will also be handing out flyers as part of the household chemical cleanout event on 7, 8 and 14 February 2026 and e-waste drop-off event on 14 and 15 March 2026.
Next steps
Following consultation, we will review and consider all feedback received. We may make changes to the proposed service plan before we finalise for endorsement by the elected Council.
We will continue to share information and keep our community updated about the proposed CRCs.
