Recycling & Waste Management

Working together to keep our islands clean and sustainable.

Recycling on Christmas Island

While there is no formal recycling service, you can still recycling many items locally. Use the drop-off points below to help reduce waste and protect our island environment.

📍 Post Office

You can drop off the following items for recycling:

  • Office pens
  • Mechanical pencils
  • Correction tape
  • Glue stick containers
  • Toner and ink cartridges
  • Mobile phones
  • Aluminium ring pulls
  • Reading glasses
  • Bread tags

Recycle – Christmas Island Post Office A4 Flyer (PDF 232kb)

📍 Christmas Island District High School

Accepted recyclables include:

  • Cardboard tubes and packaging boxes
  • Glass jars
  • Batteries
  • Ice cream and margarine containers
  • Egg cartons
  • Oral care items (e.g. toothbrushes, toothpaste tubes)
  • Shampoo and conditioner bottles
  • Writing instruments
  • Soft plastic packaging

Recycle – Christmas Island District High School A4 Flyer (PDF 259kb)

Recycling on Cocos (Keeling) Islands

On Cocos (Keeling) Islands, recycling is sorted by bin colour. Use the guide below to see what goes where and help keep the islands clean and sustainable. https://shire.cc/en/services/waste-management.html