Move It On - North Epping

23/06/2026

Hornsby recycling centre is trialling ,for residents only, recycling the decanted cases from videos etc. So get decanting those tricky little cassette cases. VHS cases, CDS, into paper, the tape and the case.

23/06/2026

There is a new use for your old corks. Any ole cork will be fine. Ever heard of Slow Tennis. They make their own tennis balls from corks. And are in need of corks to make their tennis balls. They are collecting now. Drop them off to 50 Downes Street North Epping.

02/03/2026

11/11/2025

👏 Exciting news: the Community Recycling Centre (CRC) is now accepting soft plastics ♻

Starting today, Hornsby Shire residents only can drop soft plastics off at the Thornleigh CRC for recycling.

In order to ensure the long-term sustainability of this service, please only drop off household quantities of dry and clean, soft plastics. We cannot accept any larger, stockpile quantities of soft plastics.

Your soft plastics will be sent to iQRenew, where they’ll be sorted, shredded, and transformed into reusable plastic pellets. These pellets will then be moulded into new items by other manufacturers – crates, buckets, kitchen caddies and more!

Stay tuned for ways you can get involved in supporting the local circular economy by purchasing some of these recycled plastic items.

👉 For a list of soft plastics items accepted, visit www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/crc

11/11/2025

Curious about what really happens to your recycling? Want easy ways to cut waste at home or work? Come along to our friendly Waste-wise Café Chat! ☕🍰

Grab a cuppa and some morning tea, and join our local waste experts as they share practical tips on:

👉 Where your waste really goes
👉 What belongs in each bin
👉 Small changes that make a big impact

This relaxed session is perfect whether you’re a recycling pro or just starting out. Ask questions, share ideas, and connect with other community members passionate about keeping our bushland shire clean and sustainable.

📆 Tuesday 18 November
🕓 10am - 12.30pm (morning tea provided)
📍 4 Chilvers Rd, Thornleigh

Let’s sip, chat, and get waste-wise — together!

Bookings are essential: https://www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/Community/Events/Sustainability-waste-events-folder/Waste-wise-Caf%C3%A9-Chats

20/03/2025

Another great step toward less plastic!

WA blueberry farmers are tackling the product's plastic waste problem with biodegradable packing they say is worth the extra cost.

05/02/2025

Petstock shops have this fantastic recycling program for ANY dry food foil-lined bags.

04/01/2025

If you have cardboard, glass or metal for the kerbside collection, please put it in your YELLOW bin so it can be recycled.
Metals can also be put in the green metals bins outside the bread shop on Malton Rd.

Clothing, handbags, toys, homewares and shoes should be taken to Vinnies on Oxford St or Lifeline.

Clothing (all condition) and fabrics can be taken to H&M at Macquarie Centre.

Baby furniture and clothes will be accepted by Dandelion Support Network.

Bicycles in any condition can be collected by Revolve Recycling.

04/12/2024

GIVIT is a charitable organisation and has over 4,800 registered support organisations across Australia. From neighbourhood centres to women’s shelters, staff from these organisations know exactly what the people they're supporting need. This means your generous Christmas donation turns into effective, genuine, much-needed assistance that will make a big impact.

Donate money & goods to help in need. 100% of publicly donated money received by GIVIT is used to buy what's needed. Donate Christmas presents and more to help people in Australia.

23/05/2024

My heart swelled with joy and pride as we sorted this HUGE donation of formal wear for the NAIDOC week balls in July! North Epping/Epping is an amazingly generous community. Thank you 🤩

We filled over 30 satchels and boxes to be sent to several remote communities around Australia.

Thank you to Ken and Jon for opening the club early so we could have space for sorting.