Sewage Treatment
Orange City Council operates a modern and extensive network of sewer mains and pipes and a well-equipped sewage treatment works. This system is a significant part of the services the City Council offers to promote the good health of the community.
Keeping your sewer system working well
All community members can play a part in keeping our network of sewer pipes operating well.
What items should be flushed down a toilet or washed down a sink?
Orange City Council’s sewers are designed to transport wastewater from sinks, baths and toilets. This waste water should only contain toilet paper and human waste.
Would you like to know more about waste water treatment?
Click here for a brochure detailing the four stages of treatment before the water is returned for industry use, or to the Macquarie River
What Items can be disposed of into the Sewer System?
| Item | Y/N | Other options |
|---|---|---|
| Water from kitchen sink, laundry, bathing | Y | Using low phosphorus detergents is better for the environment |
| Milk | Y | Only in small amounts, otherwise pour onto your garden compost |
| Yoghurt/dairy products | N | Dispose along with household rubbish |
| Fruit & vegetable waste | N | Compost or dispose along with household rubbish |
| Out of date juice | Y | Only in small amounts, otherwise pour onto your garden compost |
| Cooking oils & fats | N | Collect in a sealed container and dispose along with household rubbish |
| Household paint | N | Contact Orange City Council for chemical collections information or neighbourhood waste collection days |
| Household cleaners | N | Follow disposal directions on packages |
| Toilet fresheners | N | Dispose along with household rubbish |
| Chemicals, pesticides, motor oils | N | Contact Orange City Council for chemical collections information or neighbourhood waste collection days |
| Pills & medicines | N | Hand-in to chemist in original container |
| Cosmetics & cotton buds | N | Dispose along with household rubbish |
| Nappies & sanitary products | N | Dispose along with household rubbish |
| Stormwater & yard drainage | N | Drain to stormwater system |
