What is the Domestic Waste Charge?

Your rates notice includes an annual Domestic Waste Charge (DWC) to Council to manage and collect residential waste. This is authorised under Section 496 of the Local Government Act 1993.

This charge funds Council's household recycling service, garden organics collection and processing, waste collection and disposal, clean-up service and public place cleansing. It includes landfill tipping fees, as well as the NSW Government Section 88 landfill levy which increases each year as part of the NSW Government's strategy to reduce landfill.

Pay your rates

There are a number of ways you can pay your rates:

  • Online by credit card
  • Online by direct debit
  • In person at Council’s Customer Service Centre, 55 Spring St, Bondi Junction, between Monday and Friday, 9am - 5pm.
  • Cheque or money order to Locked Bag W127, SYDNEY, NSW, 1292.
  • Via Bpay using Council's biller code 1610 and the customer reference number located on your rate and instalment notices.
  • Via payment at any branch of the Commonwealth Bank in Australia.
  • Phone 1300 303 698 to pay by credit card, 24 hours, 7 days a week.  If you experience difficulties, please call 1300 307 000 to speak to an operator.

Related forms/documents

Register to receive your notices electronically

You can now request a copy of your rates, instalment and reminder notices be sent to you via email - simply submit your details using our online form.

Change your postal address

If you have moved or would like to change the postal address for your rate notices, you can now update your details online - simply complete and submit our online form.

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