Diverting problem waste from landfill has now become even easier after the opening of Parramatta’s first community recycling centre.
Parramatta Community Recycling Centre, located in North Parramatta, will accept paints, household and car batteries, gas bottles and fluorescent globes and tubes free of charge from community members.
Local residents can also drop off e-waste, polystyrene and textiles at the new facility.
“Our state-of-the-art local community recycling centre will make it easier for residents to divert problem waste from landfill, helping us to build a more sustainable, healthier and more resilient city,” said Lord Mayor Martin Zaiter.
“Global cities like San Francisco and Singapore are known for prioritising recycling to manage waste sustainably – Parramatta is no different.
“Locals can now do their bit for the environment and recycle their unwanted items at no cost so I encourage everyone to take advantage of this fantastic service.”
The $13 million project is funded by City of Parramatta and the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA).
State Member for Parramatta Donna Davis said it was fantastic to see a permanent recycling centre established for the community.
“Greater Sydney is facing a growing waste crisis – which is why solutions like these are so important, so we can increase recycling and ease pressure on our landfills,” she said.
“This brand new facility in Parramatta is a fantastic service for our growing population, allowing people to drop off hard-to-recycle items like batteries, paints and oils for free.
The Parramatta Community Recycling Centre is open from 8am-4pm from Tuesday to Friday and 8am-12pm on Saturdays. It is located at 104 Grose Street, North Parramatta.
Troy Dodds is Parra News' Managing Editor and Breaking News Reporter. He has more than 20 years experience as a journalist, working with some of Australia’s leading media organisations. In 2023, he was named Editor of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.