Community Recycling Centre
The Waste Transfer Station and Community Recycling Centre (CRC) is now open and fully operational.
What does this mean?
You can now recycle hard to dispose of waste including paint, oil, gas bottles and batteries in the Community Recycling Centre at no cost (for these products only).
You no longer have to drive to the tip face to dispose of household rubbish, recyclables, green waste etc, instead you will be able to unload your waste at the undercover Transfer Station, making it is much safer for users and the facility is now all weather - rain events will not stop you from disposing your waste at the Tharbogang Waste Management Centre.
What is the CRC?
The Community Recycling Centre is a permanent drop-off centre for common household problem wastes that can’t be collected via council kerbside waste and recycling collection services. Griffith householders can drop off problem wastes at these centres year round, free of charge.
What can I recycle at the CRC?
- Paint
- Gas Bottles
- Fire Extinguishers
- Motor Oils
- Other Oils
- Car Batteries
- Household Batteries
- Smoke Detectors
- Fluoro Globes and Tubes
Note:
- Only household quantities of these materials will be accepted. As a guide, this is a maximum container of 20 litres or 20 kilograms for each waste type.
- Some centres may accept other types of waste. Contact your local centre to find out if other items are accepted and if any charges apply.
- Handle and transport your items carefully. Protect your vehicle by placing items on a protective sheet or tray in the boot to capture any leakages or breakages.
What happens to waste items after they have been dropped off?
- Paints are mixed with other waste solvents and used as an alternative to fuel in cement kilns. The metal containers are recycled.
- Lead acid batteries are sent to recyclers where the lead, acid and plastic are recovered and recycled.
- Fluorescent tubes and globes contain mercury. Recyclers crush the tubes to separate the phosphor powder from the glass. They feed the powder through receiving containers, where it is filtered to capture fugitive mercury emissions. The mercury is then separated by distillation and sold for a range of industrial uses. The metals are also recycled.
- Gas bottles have residual gas captured for reuse. Undamaged bottles are retested, restamped and entered into the hire industry. Damaged bottles are punctured and recycled as scrap metal.
- Used oils are processed to become a lubricant or used for waste to energy.
Where is the CRC located?
The CRC is located at the Tharbogang Waste Management Facility, Hillside Drive Tharbogang NSW 2680.
