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Cessnock Waste Management Centre

The Cessnock Waste Management Centre (CWMC) is a waste landfill that is licensed by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA). Our waste service aims to deliver sustainable waste management and achieve a 70% diversion of waste from landfill.  

Visiting the Centre

Find out about the Centre and important things to know before visiting us.

Community Recycling Centre

Information on the location and accepted items at the Community Recycling Centre and stations for problem waste.

Environment Protection Licence

The Cessnock Waste Management Centre operates in accordance with an Environment Protection Licence administered by the NSW Environment Protection Authority.

Disposal of asbestos waste

Find out how to safely dispose of your asbestos waste at the Cessnock Waste Management Centre.

Disposal of deceased animals and bulk meat

Find out how to safely dispose of deceased animals and bulk meat at the Cessnock Waste Management Centre.

 

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62-78 Vincent Street 
Cessnock NSW 2325, Australia

PO Box 152, Cessnock NSW 2325

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