Hunter Resource Recovery

Hunter Resource Recovery Recycling (yellow bin) for Cessnock, Lake Macquarie, Maitland and Singleton. Helping residents recycle right — so your waste isn't wasted.

With commentary from Barry the bin chicken (the OG binfluencer) and help from Hunter the Recycling Retriever. Hunter Resource Recovery manages recycling and waste education across Cessnock, Lake Macquarie, Maitland and Singleton councils. We're here to cut through the confusion — because most recycling mistakes aren't laziness, they're misinformation. And misinformation is Barry the bin chicken's

least favourite thing. Follow for straight-talking recycling guides, the occasional surprise fact that'll change how you look at your yellow bin, and appearances from Barry, who has watched things happen in silence for long enough. Not sure what goes where? Check the Recycle Right A-Z Guide at hrr.com.au — 5,000+ items, three seconds, no guessing. Make sure your waste isn't wasted.

♻️Bazza is here to drop some knowledge.🚮Ever wondered what actually happens to your aluminium can after it hits the yell...
03/06/2026

♻️Bazza is here to drop some knowledge.🚮

Ever wondered what actually happens to your aluminium can after it hits the yellow lid bin? Swipe to follow your can's wild adventure — from your kerb to the shelves and back again.
And yes, it involves magnets. 🤯

Aluminium is infinitely recyclable and can be back on shelves in as little as 60 days. Every can you recycle counts, mate.
So next time you finish a drink — you know what to do. 💛

02/06/2026

Your soft plastics are going to landfill. 😬

Bazza — Hunter's OG Binfluencer — drops a truth bomb: soft plastics jam the yellow bin machinery. Your whole bag? Pulled. Unopened. Gone.

The fix: If it scrunches → Soft Plastics bin at your local supermarket. Simple.
That's REALcycling. ♻️

💬 Drop your recycling questions below!

🥧 IT'S PIE O'CLOCK, AUSTRALIA! 🥧Happy National Meat Pie Day! Hot, tasty, iconic — just like us. 😎Enjoy your pie AND do r...
31/05/2026

🥧 IT'S PIE O'CLOCK, AUSTRALIA! 🥧

Happy National Meat Pie Day! Hot, tasty, iconic — just like us. 😎

Enjoy your pie AND do right by the planet. Chuck that wrapper in the right bin, mates. 🐦‍⬛✨

Recycle right. Eat pies. Repeat.♻️

28/05/2026

G'day mates! Bazza here.

Quick one for ya — you've got an old t-shirt, a worn-out blanket, and a busted pair of thongs. 👕🛏️

Which one can go in the yellow bin? 🟡
Which one goes in the red bin? 🔴
And which one should NEVER go in either? 🚫

Drop your answers below 👇 and let's see how many REALcyclers we've got in the Hunter!

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Spotted the REALcycling ad at HOYTS Green Hills, Reading Maitland, Event Glendale, Lake Cinema, HOYTS Charlestown or Rea...
27/05/2026

Spotted the REALcycling ad at HOYTS Green Hills, Reading Maitland, Event Glendale, Lake Cinema, HOYTS Charlestown or Reading Charlestown? 🎬❤️

Barry says hello from the big screen. But be quick — his cinematic run ends May 31!

He's been on a billboard before, but cinema is different.
He's already written his acceptance speech.
(It's three pages long. He thanked the bin behind Maccas. He cried. We all cried.)

Follow our page for more. That's REALcycling. Make sure your waste isn't wasted.

26/05/2026

Shredded paper doesn't belong in your kerbside recycling bin! 🚫
Those tiny pieces slip through sorting machines and contaminate everything else.
Better uses? Compost it 🌱 or pop it in as pet bedding 🐾
Small switch, big difference. That's REALcycling. 💚

🔥 This could be a recycling truck near you. 🔥Lithium batteries in your kerbside bin can combust — putting drivers at ris...
20/05/2026

🔥 This could be a recycling truck near you. 🔥

Lithium batteries in your kerbside bin can combust — putting drivers at risk and writing off entire loads of recyclables.

Don't bin your e-waste. Drop batteries and electronics at your local Community Recycling Centre for free. 💚

📍 Find your nearest drop-off point:

♻️ Cessnock
https://www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/Residents/Waste/Cessnock-Waste-Management-Centre/Visiting-the-Centre

♻️ Lake Macquarie
https://www.lakemac.com.au/Venues/Awaba-Waste-Management-Facility

https://www.lakemac.com.au/For-residents/Waste-and-recycling/Belmont-North-Community-Recycling-Centre

♻️ Maitland
https://www.maitland.nsw.gov.au/services/waste-recycling/using-maitland-waste-facility

♻️Singleton
https://www.singleton.nsw.gov.au/Live/Residents/Waste-and-Recycling/Singleton-Waste-Management-Facility

🎉 Congratulations to Bethany Joanna Knight!We were so proud to be part of the Cessnock City Council Mayoral Scholarship ...
19/05/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Bethany Joanna Knight!

We were so proud to be part of the Cessnock City Council Mayoral Scholarship Program 2026 last week, and even prouder to present Bethany with a $2,500 scholarship to support her journey ahead.

Our very own Anna was on hand to help celebrate the occasion and present Bethany with her award — it was a wonderful afternoon recognising some truly inspiring young people from our community.

We love being part of events like this and are so grateful to support the next generation of talent right here in the Cessnok region. Bethany, we can't wait to see what you achieve! 💛

19/05/2026

That takeaway coffee cup? Not recyclable. The plastic lining ruins the process. General waste, Simply Cups at 7-Eleven, or BYO cup. That's REALcycling! 💚

🗑️ Don't BIN your second chances!So many items in your general waste bin could have had a whole new life. Sort it right ...
15/05/2026

🗑️ Don't BIN your second chances!

So many items in your general waste bin could have had a whole new life. Sort it right and let's keep this REAL-cycling going! ♻️🦢

👇 Tag the mate who needs to hear this!

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43 Bulwer Street
Maitland, NSW
2320

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Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
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