Local students dive into hands-on environmental learning Published on 19 September 2025 From puppet shows and worm farms to sorting waste and exploring the challenges of landfill, children discovered how everyday actions can help protect the planet. Tagged as: , Environment, Sustainability, Waste
Every can counts in South West Rocks Published on 25 July 2025 SWR Cans for Community recycled over 87,000 containers in 2024, raising nearly $9,000 to support more than 25 local groups and projects. Tagged as: , Environment, Waste
POSTPONED - Local Government Week 2025 Published on 22 July 2025 Unfortunately, due to bad weather and operational requirements throughout the Shire we have had to postpone all Local Government Week events.We will advertise the rescheduled date and time for all events, in the near future. Tagged as: , Library, Local Government Week, Waste, Water and Sewer
No more pricks! Use Community Sharps bins to dispose of syringes Published on 04 March 2025 Please be mindful and take care to dispose of sharps correctly. Incorrect disposal puts others at risk. Tagged as: , Waste
Cleaning Up Australia Published on 07 February 2025 Clean Up Australia Day 2025 is back and celebrating 35 years of environmental action. It's an easy and fun way to connect with your friends and community while improving our environment. Tagged as: , Waste
Kempsey Waste Management Centre receiving red-bin waste Published on 21 January 2025 Kempsey Waste Management Centre is once again receiving red-bin waste after the NSW Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted Council a licence variation on 29 December 2024, enabling waste to be deposited into Cell 4, the new landfill site. Tagged as: , Waste
Extra yellow bin collections this festive season Published on 16 December 2024 All your waste collection questions for the upcoming festive season. Tagged as: , Waste
Kempsey loses free textile recovery program Published on 18 November 2024 Upcycle 4 Better, the company that runs the textile recovery program has announced that it will no longer be operating their recovery program at any of their collection sites, including the Kempsey Waste Management Centre. Tagged as: , Waste
Shop the garage sale trail this weekend! Published on 07 November 2024 Kempsey Shire is participating in the Garage Sale Trail this year. This is a nationwide secondhand event supported by Council, running across the next two weekends. Tagged as: , Waste
Household chemical CleanOut event – safely dispose of hazardous waste Published on 31 October 2024 It's time to clean out your household chemicals - drop them off for free at the Kempsey Waste Management Centre on Sunday 10 November from 8am-3pm. Tagged as: , Waste