The council's current waste, recycling and garden organics kerbside collection contract is reaching its expiry in 2021 and new contracts are being planned and developed for both residential and commercial services.

Waste manager Sheridan Cameron said there were a number of factors to be taken into consideration for the new contract, including community needs, cost of services and environmental impacts.

"We value the range of viewpoints in our community and want to engage with residents and local business owners about their satisfaction with the current service and preferences for future services," Mrs Cameron said.

"We want to hear from residents so that we can provide a more effective and efficient delivery of the kerbside service and reduce the amount of waste disposed of to landfill.

"Waste management is one of the core services of council and relevant to all residents, so I encourage everyone to register their views through this survey so that we are able make an informed decision about future changes."

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Changes to the current services that are being considered include:

There are two surveys available for people to provide feedback regarding residential and commercial waste services:

Residential Waste Survey: for all local households, including residents who are renting or do not currently receive a council kerbside collection. To access this survey visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S3VYCPX

Commercial Waste Survey: For local business owners who have or are interested in a commercial kerbside pick up. Commercial businesses that are renting may wish to also consult with their landlord as this service is not compulsory. To access the survey visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KSSWWZQ

Hard copies of the surveys are also available at the Gunnedah Shire Council administration building, Gunnedah Shire Library and the Civic Centre.

The survey will be open until August 20. For further information about waste management, visit www.gunnedah.nsw.gov.au.