Scrap Metal

Scrap metal should not be placed into any of the kerbside domestic bins. Scrap metal items can be disposed of at any of Lithgow's landfill facilities. For more information on these facilities including opening hours visit our landfills information page. These items cannot be disposed of at any of Lithgow's Transfer Stations.  

Spectacles

Prescription glasses are expensive and often need to be updated regularly. Unwanted glasses can be donated to a variety of charities and they are then sent to communities where they can make a huge difference to people living in less fortunate circumstances. To donate your glasses talk to your local optometrist or service club (Rotary, Lions Clubs etc) who may collect them or post them for free in a padded bag to: PersonalEYES Donate Glasses Reply Paid 301 Parramatta NSW 2124 http://www.personaleyes.com.au/donate-glasses

Scrap Steel

Scrap steel should not be placed into any of the kerbside domestic bins. Scrap metal items can be disposed of at any of Lithgow's landfill facilities. For more information on these facilities including opening hours visit our landfills information page. These items cannot be disposed of at any of Lithgow's Transfer Stations.  

Steel Cans

Empty steel cans are recyclable and can be placed directly into your yellow lidded recycling bin. Aluminium can be recycled infinitely without any loss of quality. More importantly recycling steel saves 75% of the energy it would take to make a can from scratch. So ensure that you always place steel cans into the recycling bin and remember if you are out and about and there are no public recycling bins, collect your cans and take them home to recycle.

Polystyrene

Expanded polystyrene products cannot be recycled through the kerbside system.

Confusion with polystyrene

Some polystyrene materials such as foam cups, trays or foam packaging are marked with the below symbol. This symbol is part of the Plastic Identification Code and simply identifies the type of plastic the product is - not if it can be recycled. People often confuse the 'plastic identification code' for the general recycling symbol (mobius loop), which involves three chasing arrows. Place polystyrene into the red lidded general waste bin. Alternatively large amounts can be taken to the Tuncurry Waste Management Centre where they will be recovered using a specialised EPS machine.

Syringes

Syringes are considered a hazardous waste and can be extremely dangerous if placed in any domestic bins. If you have a medical condition that requires their use ensure that you dispose of them correctly. Talk to your local pharmacy or visit www.safesharps.org.au to find a disposal site near you.