Waste & Recycling

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Easter open hours - Facilities

City of Darwin Libraries

All City of Darwin Libraries will be closed for the Easter long weekend from Friday 18 April to Monday 21 April 2025 (inclusive).

Please note: The external return chute will remain available 24/7 for item returns during this period.

City of Darwin Pounds

Friday 18, Sunday 20 April: Closed

Saturday 19 April: 9am-12pm by appointments only (please call the pound prior to arrival)

We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience.

Everything you need to know about waste and recycling in the City of Darwin. From household to commercial waste, we have a range of resources and solutions to suit you and your family...and if you're not sure how to dispose an item, our Recycling & Waste Guide is a great place to start.

Council has put in place three key strategies that will guide the actions and targets Council aims to achieve by 2030 as it strives for a cool, clean and green city. The strategies are outlined below and through their implementation will deliver on strategic direction 3 as outlined in the Darwin 2030 City for People. City of Colour. Strategic Plan. To find out more visit our Strategies page.

Find out the next collection date for your waste and recycling bins by simply selecting your suburb

Find out your bin day, our annual pre-cyclone clean up and what to do with green waste and unwanted
Shoal Bay Waste Management Facility is the city's singular waste management facility. It is home to
City of Darwin is working with the community to increase our recycling rates and reduce the amount of waste going to landfill in Darwin.

Find out how to dispose of different items responsibly in Darwin with our simple A - Z Recycling Guide.

City of Darwin's Pre-Cyclone Clean-up is held once a year for residents in the Darwin municipality.

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