Recycling helps to reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfill.
When items like batteries and chemicals are not disposed of correctly, they pollute the air and soil and can end up in our waterways.
Where does the Tweed’s recycling go?
Have you ever wondered what happens with recycling collected from yellow bins? Here's an overview of how your recycling is processed at the Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) at Chinderah.
Plastic, paper, cardboard and metal are sent to processors based on demand. Our recyclables do not go to landfill.
Community recycling stations
Council Foyer
Household batteries (up to 6 volt), printer cartridges and mobile phones can be dropped into our mini recycle stations at our Tweed and Murwillumbah offices.
Pottsville Beach Neighbourhood Centre in the Technology Centre
Household batteries and mobile phones/accessories only.
Return and Earn (container deposit scheme)
Turn bottles, cans and cartons into cash at the Return and Earn.
Vending machines are available at Chinderah, Kingscliff, Pottsville, Terranora, Tweed Heads South and Tweed Heads.
New automated depot at 57 Ourimbah Road Tweed Heads – no sorting, no counting, no volume limit – quick, easy, walk away with cash instantly.
Tweed residents recycled nearly 80 million containers over 3 years.
It’s a great way for kids to earn some pocket money!
What goes in which bin?
Find out how to recycle and dispose of different waste items using Council's search tool.
Clean Up Australia Day
Join your local community group and help to clean up our waterways, parks and beaches on Clean Up Australia Day. You can now register to clean up everyday.
ABC's War on Waste
Looking for inspiration? This TV series sparked action across the nation. Craig Reucassel targets plastic water bottles, straws, e-waste, fast furniture, food waste and the recycling crisis.