Waste Vouchers

Waste vouchers

Waste vouchers are issued each financial year to all residential properties that receive a domestic waste service. Properties that pay for more than one service will receive their additional vouchers.

Each voucher is printed with a unique barcode and the property address. Proof of address (e.g driver's licence or utilities bill) matching that on the voucher is required for use.

Conditions of use

• Vouchers are only valid for use at the Cessnock Waste Management Centre
• Vouchers can only be used for domestic household waste
• Each voucher can be used to dispose of up to 250kg of household waste or recoverable material
• Loads over 250kg require additional vouchers or will be charged in accordance with Council's Fees and Charges
• Vouchers cannot be used for disposing of tyres or special waste such as asbestos
• Vouchers are valid to that date shown
• Vouchers must be presented at the time of disposal along with matching proof of address
• Vouchers will be deemed invalid if the holder does not follow directions from site staff including appropriately disposing of recyclables and mixed waste
• Replacement vouchers will not be issued under any circumstances

Please note: Resale of vouchers may result in the voucher being rendered void. The voucher system is designed to assist residents manage their domestic waste disposal responsibly. Abuse of this service, such as on-selling, may result in the system being withdrawn.