Padded envelops of any kind |
Dispose of it in the red general waste bin. |
Paint brushes, rollers and containers |
Keep it in the original container and take it to the next Household E-Waste and Chemical Clean-Out day. |
Paints and other paint-related products |
Keep it in the original container and take to Fairfield City Council’s Recycling Drop Off Centre or a Community Recycling Centre.
Can also be taken during Household E-Waste and Chemical Clean-Out day. |
Palm fronds, palm tree nuts (including coconut husk) |
Dispose of it in the red general waste bin. |
Paper bags |
Dispose of it in the yellow recycling bin. |
Paper envelopes (including those with plastic windows) |
Dispose of it in the yellow recycling bin. |
Paper sheets (including office paper, scrap paper) |
Dispose of it in the yellow recycling bin. |
Paper towels |
Dispose of it in the red general waste bin. |
Paper wrapping for packing (such as Hex-paper, honeycomb paper wrap) |
Dispose of it in the yellow recycling bin. |
Pasta (cooked or uncooked) |
Directly dispose of it in the green FOGO bin without the container. |
Paving tiles and stones |
Take to a Waste Management Centre. |
Pens, pencils, markers and other writing stationary |
Dispose of it in the red general waste bin. |
Perfume bottles |
Dispose of in the red general waste bin or take it to the next Household E-Waste and Chemical Clean-Out day. |
Pesticides and insecticides (such as ant bait, bug-spray) |
Keep it in the original container and take it to the next Household E-Waste and Chemical Clean-Out day. |
Pet and animal bedding (straw, hay, shaving, etc.) |
Dispose of it in the red general waste bin. |
Pet food cans and tins |
Give a quick rinse and wipe, then dispose of it in the yellow recycling bin. |
Pet fur cuttings |
Dispose of it in the red general waste bin. |
Petrol and other motor fuels |
Keep it in the original container and take it to the next Household E-Waste and Chemical Clean-Out day. |
Phone books |
Dispose of it in the yellow recycling bin. |
Photographs, instant films and negative films |
Dispose of it in the red general waste bin.
Remember to shred or tear photographs with sensitive information or images. |
Pillows |
Put it out for your Kerbside Clean-up collection or dispose of it in the red general waste bin. |
Pizza boxes and other cardboard food containers (clean and free from food stains) |
Dispose of it in the yellow recycling bin. |
Pizza boxes and other cardboard food containers (soiled with food waste) |
Dispose of it in the red general waste bin. |
Plant pots (plastic, terracotta or ceramic) |
If in great condition, give to charity, a friend, or a local plant nursery.
If not, dispose of it in the red general waste bin. |
Plant-based milks (such as soy milk, almond milk, oat milk, etc) |
Small amounts of milk can be watered down and added to the garden.
Plant-based milk can be added directly to the green FOGO bin.
Large amounts can be contained in a container, sealed, and disposed of in the red general waste bin. |
Plasterboard |
Take to a Waste Management Centre. |
Plastic and paper condiment sachets (such as ketchup sachets, and sugar sachets) |
Dispose of it in the red general waste bin. |
Plastic bags (generic soft plastic with no label) |
Dispose of it in the red general waste bin. |
Plastic bags of any kind (labeled as biodegradable, compostable, green, eco-friendly or resuable) |
Dispose of it in the red general waste bin. |
Plastic bottles (water, juice, sodas, etc.) |
Separate the cap and bottle, give a quick rinse and wipe, then dispose of the glass jar in the yellow recycling bin. Check to see if the lid is recyclable and dispose of it accordingly. |
Plastic food containers (empty) |
Give a quick rinse and wipe, then dispose of it in the yellow recycling bin. |
Poisons of any kind |
Keep it in the original container and take it to the next Household E-Waste and Chemical Clean-Out day. |
Polystryene and stryofoam |
Take to a Community Recycling Centre or dispose of it in the red general waste bin. |
Pool chemicals |
Keep it in the original container and take it to the next Household E-Waste and Chemical Clean-Out day. |
Pork bones, organs, skins, scraps |
Dispose of it in the green FOGO bin. |
Portable air-conditioners |
Take to Fairfield City Council’s Recycling Drop Off Centre, a Community Recycling Centre, or put it out for your Kerbside Clean-up collection.
Can also be taken during Household E-Waste and Chemical Clean-Out day. |
Power boards, extension cords and plugs |
Take to Fairfield City Council’s Recycling Drop Off Centre, a Community Recycling Centre, or put it out for your Kerbside Clean-up collection.
Can also be taken during Household E-Waste and Chemical Clean-Out day. |
Power tools (such as drills, saws, etc.) |
Take to Fairfield City Council’s Recycling Drop Off Centre, a Community Recycling Centre, or put it out for your Kerbside Clean-up collection.
Can also be taken during Household E-Waste and Chemical Clean-Out day. |
Prams and strollers |
If in great condition, give to charity.
If not, put it out for your Kerbside Clean-up collection. |
Prawn shells, organs and heads |
Dispose of it in the green FOGO bin. |
Printers and scanners |
Take to Fairfield City Council’s Recycling Drop Off Centre, a Community Recycling Centre, or put it out for your Kerbside Clean-up collection.
Can also be taken during Household E-Waste and Chemical Clean-Out day. |
PVC pipes |
Take to a Waste Management Centre. |
Pyrex® and PYREX® glass and related products |
If in great condition, give to charity.
If not, put it out for your Kerbside Clean-up collection. |