Bin dos and don'ts
| Kerbside bin collection - DOS | |
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| DO place bins at least 0.5m apart for from any other object | Doing this help collection to be more efficient and hassle -free. Ensure bins are away from other objects such as cars, trees/ bushes and power poles |
| DO report any issues or damaged to bins | For example broken, damaged or missing bins. Reporting these will help us get your bin repaired or replaced in a timely manner |
| DO wrap or bag food waste, sharp objects or dusts in waste bin | For example sawdust, vacuum bag dust etc |
| Kerbside bin collection - DON'TS | |
|---|---|
| DO NOT bag recyclable items | Leave items loose in the recycling bin - we cannot recycle plastic bags |
| DO NOT overfill (material protruding) or jam waste in the bin/s |
This may result in your bin NOT being serviced. Bin Lid must be closed and waste must be able to be removed from bin without manual intervention. |
| DO NOT place large, heavy or dangerous objects in the bin |
For example soil, large timber pieces, paint, oil, ash, chemicals, car parts, bricks etc These cant be taken into your local waste facility - please check waste acceptance |
| Bin weight | EXCESSIVE WEIGHT (exceeding 75kg) will result in the bin NOT being serviced |
|---|---|
| Waste acceptance | Waste Facility Information Factsheet - Separation & Acceptance |
| Green waste |
Residents are requested not to place lawn clippings / garden waste in the waste bin. Garden waste (inc lawn clippings) causes environmental issues when buried at landfills and the cost of managing this is high |