Parramatta has set out a 10-year waste strategy aimed at reshaping how the city manages rubbish, with a stronger focus on reuse, recycling and reducing what ends up in landfill.
The City of Parramatta’s 2026–2036 Waste Strategy has been adopted by the council and will guide waste services over the next decade. It sets out plans to work more closely with residents and businesses to cut down waste at its source, while also improving how materials are collected and processed.
A key part of the plan includes exploring ways to expand the Community Recycling Centre in North Parramatta, including potential new services building on its current operations. Council says this would help increase the volume and range of materials that can be recovered and reused.
City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Martin Zaiter said the approach reflects growing pressure on local governments to rethink how waste is managed and to move towards more circular use of resources.
He said the focus is on treating waste as something that can be recovered rather than simply discarded, and that long-term change will rely on both council action and community participation.
The strategy also places emphasis on education programs designed to help households and businesses make more informed choices about reducing waste in everyday life.
City of Parramatta said the plan is designed to support more sustainable services while keeping costs manageable and improving environmental outcomes across the local area.
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