Bin service information
Council will gradually be introducing red lids to our general household waste bins.
Residential properties within the Council’s Declared Waste Service Area shall be provided with a minimum domestic waste collection service as follows:
| Bin type | Waste type | Serviced |
|---|---|---|
| 1 x 240L dark green or red lidded wheelie bin | General household waste | Weekly |
| 1 x 240L yellow lidded wheelie bin | Specified recycling waste | Fortnightly |
Council may substitute a minimum service with a Food and Garden Organics Service (FOGO) trial service.
Kerbside collection charges Refer to section 8.4 Waste (page 56) of the BRC Budget 2024-25 document.
The annual cost of this waste and recycling service is charged through resident’s rates (levied half yearly).
| Residential properties | Cost |
|---|---|
|
240 litre refuse weekly / 240 litre recycling fortnightly (minimum service) |
$402 |
| Additional services | Cost |
|---|---|
|
240 litre refuse weekly / 240 litre recycling fortnightly |
$402 |
|
240 litre refuse weekly – only available if in receipt of a minimum service |
$292 |
|
240 litre recycling fortnightly – only available if in receipt of a minimum service |
$60 |
| Non-residential properties (commercial) | Cost |
|---|---|
|
240 litre refuse / 240 litre recycling (set of bins) |
$477 |
|
240 litre refuse weekly service (individual bins) |
$369 |
|
240 litre recycling fortnightly service (individual bins) |
$110 |
Declare Waste Service Area
Every property within the Declared Waste Service area with a approved liveable residential dwelling or unit automatically receives a minimum waste collection service rate charge.
These charges apply to each house, strata titled unit, granny flat, secondary dwelling, dual occupancy or other dwelling designed for separate residential occupation, whether it is occupied or not.
Minimum waste collection charges are applied at a flat rate across the Declared Waste Service area. Trucks, fuel and wages are all direct costs that are incurred weekly when performing the service.
The 240 litre bin size is designed to contain the maximum amount of waste for a standard home in peak season.
Regional Waste & Recycling Collection Area*
- *access via BRC Interactive Mapping - "DECLARED SERVICE AREAS" layer
- *access current bin collection days and fortnight recycling - "WASTE MANAGEMENT" layer