Waste & Recycling
Current updates with May 2025 Severe Weather Event:
Wednesday 21st May
• Bin collections (recycling and general waste) for Dungog township is occurring today. There will be streets and areas missed due to access and flooding. When flood levels subside and road conditions permit - a further update from JR Richards will be provided to affected residents for alternate collection arrangements.
• Paterson township and immediate surrounds as well as Vacy – Collections is intended for the weekend, pending condition and access. Residents in unaffected areas should place their bins out Friday for Saturday morning pick up at this stage.
• Clarence town and surrounds usually a Thursday schedule – this is affected. Updates will be provided when access is confirmed and flood levels subside. Residents will be informed and updated once confirmation is provided by JR Richards.
• Fosterton Area usually Friday schedule - ill also be monitored, updates to residents in that locality will be informed when trucks and access can be determined. A day for collections will be advised once confirmed by JR Richards.
• Drivers and other waste collection trucks (Singleton & Muswellbrook) have been resourced in to assist Dungog with the backlog.
For those have missed their bin collection in Dungog today due to late notice of collections (as a result of driver and truck availability) please contact JR Richards for arrangements for collection on 1300 579 278
Tuesday 20th May
For the safety of community and JR Richards drivers, bin collections in the Dungog and surrounding areas will not be occurring as per the normal schedule today. We will provide a further update with the scheduling of bin services as soon as we know more.
Monday 19th May
Due
to ongoing wet weather and flooding, bin collection services across the shire are severely impacted this week. Road and bridge closures have caused limited access for JR Richards trucks and issues with access to the Dungog Waste Facility.
We understand this is frustrating and are working closely with JR Richards to resolve scheduling and collection issues as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience as we navigate these challenges.
For updates or questions about your bin collection, please contact JR Richards directly on
1300 579 278.