FAQ's

Council provides a three-bin collection system - red, yellow and green lidded bins - with services varying depending on your location within the region. Full details on what can and can’t go in your bin is available at Council’s website. 

The easiest way to find out when your bins will be collected is by downloading the MyTRC App and searching your property address. You can also download a Waste Services Calendar in the  'Collection Day'  section. 

In lieu of a regular Bulky Waste collection, each year Tamworth Regional Council offers all residential properties four waste vouchers to use at the local Waste Management Facility.  

Waste Vouchers Information

For residents who don’t have access to a trailer or ute to transport bulky waste, our Waste Wagon service is available for a subsidised price.

Waste Wagon Information

The Tamworth Region has a total of 11 waste management facilities, which are only suitable for small vehicles. 

Find full details of landfill and Waste Transfer Station locations and opening hours at Council’s website.  

All pet owners in NSW are required to have their pets registered and microchipped and should practise responsible pet ownership. When you move, make sure that your microchipping address is updated to your new address.  

Pet Information

There are varied free, timed and paid parking options across the region. Different parking options may suit you depending on the purpose and length of your stay.  

Disabled parking is signposted in the Tamworth CBD and reserved for those with a disability or a mobile parking scheme (MPS) permit. Parking concessions apply to MPS holders.  

Residential parking permits are not required in the Tamworth region.  

Parking Information

The most reliable source for road closures in the Tamworth region is the   Live Traffic website. 

You can view current and planned roadworks at Council’s Roads in the Region page. 

You can settle your rates and other bills from Council online, over the phone or in person.  

How to pay your rates

There are several ways Council may be able to help if you need assistance including payment agreements, interest concessions, deferral or postponement and discounts. Any property owner experiencing difficulty paying their property-related debt is encouraged to reach out to Council to discuss a mutually agreeable arrangement. 

Difficulty paying & rebates

Please notify Council as soon as possible if your postal address is different to that shown on your rates notice and/or water notice. Council can accept change of postal address notification from a Managing Agent on behalf of a property owner. 

Update your details

In certain circumstances, you will need approval to build a shed, fence or driveway on your land in the Tamworth region. If you are unsure, we encourage you to contact Council’s Customer Service team.  

• Shed – approvals are required for sheds though rural sheds may be exempt 
• Fence – approvals are required for fences over a certain height  
• Driveways – a Section 138 approval is required to be lodged via the NSW Planning Portal.

Development Applications in the Tamworth region are lodged via the NSW Planning Portal. 

Lodging your Development Application Guide

To follow up the progress of a DA, it is best to contact the Assessing Officer for an update.
You can also track it through: 

• Council’s online tracker
• NSW Planning Portal - Application Tracker

We have all kinds of parks and playgrounds for the community to across the Tamworth region. Facilities vary at each.

Council Parks and Playgrounds

There are seven public swimming pools in the Tamworth region which are generally open between October and April each year. Once finalised, opening dates are published on Tamworth Regional Council’s website.  

Swimming Pools

Water for residents of the Tamworth region is sourced from Chaffey Dam, Dungowan Dam, Split Rock Dam, Peel River, MacDonald River, Namoi River, Manilla River and a series of local bores (dependant on where you live). Water is provided to the community through a water treatment process. 

Water Supplies

Council always encourages sustainable water use across our community and has adopted Everyday Waterwise Guidelines for residents of the Tamworth region.  

Current water restrictions for your place of work or residence can be found on the Tamworth Regional Council website.  

Water Restrictions

You can contact Council by phone, email, through the MyTRC app or in person.  

The best way to report a problem like a pothole or leaking water meter is to use the MyTRC app. 

Contact Council

Nine elected Councillors represent the people of the Tamworth Local Government Area. You can learn more about them at the Tamworth Regional Council website. 

Mayor and Councillors

Council Meetings are generally held in Tamworth every fortnight at the Lands Building. Business papers and meeting minutes are available on Council’s website, as well as a live stream of every meeting and a request form to speak at a Public Forum.  

Council Meetings