Merry Christmas

Council will be taking a break over the Christmas and New Year period from 12pm, Tuesday 24 December 2024. Libraries will reopen on Thursday 2 January 2025 and the Customer Service Centre will reopen on Monday 6 January 2025. For urgent help during this time, please call 9952 8222 (24/7). Non-urgent requests can be logged online.

View our public holiday operating hours for more information.

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Waste Wise Ryde

Waste Wise Ryde Toolkit

Download the toolkit to learn about how to reduce waste in your home.

Download the Toolkit(PDF, 15MB)

Waste Wise Ryde Recording Booklet

This booklet has been put together for you to record and keep track of the waste you produce and where it ends up.

Download the Recording Booklet(PDF, 16MB)

A to Z Guide of Waste and Recycling

Unsure how to recycle or dispose of a particular household item? Check the suggestions listed in the A to Z guide.

Composting Organics

Use a compost bin, worm farm or bokashi bin to compost your food scraps and reduce your household waste by around 40%

Food Storage Tips

Learn how to store food correctly to keep it fresher for longer and save you time, money and resources.

Know Your Waste

Look at what you’re throwing out, how much there is, how it’s being disposed of and why you’re throwing it out to figure out how to reduce this.

Meal Planning

Plan your meals, prepare a shopping list, cook the correct portions and use your leftovers to reduce food waste.

Reduce Reuse Recycle

Look at ways of keeping waste out of landfill and contributing to a circular economy.