Recycling unwanted materials is everyone's responsibility. It preserves scarce resources and reduces waste going to landfill.
Your recycling bin is a 240 litre bin with a yellow lid.
The recycling bin is collected every second week, on the alternative week to the green waste bins. Bins should be put out on the kerbside by 5:30 am on scheduled collection days. Materials left outside the bin will not be collected. To avoid spillage, do not overfill your bin.
What can go in the recycling bin?
What cannot go in the recycling bin?
Difficulty emptying your recycling bin
Where can recycling materials be dropped off?
What can go in the recycling bin?
The recycling bin is for containers, like glass bottles, plastic containers, aluminium and steel cans, and paper/cardboard.
Types of items that are recyclable
| Item | Image |
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| Aluminium and steel cans |
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| Glass bottles |
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| Plastic containers |
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| Paper and cardboard |
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| Cartons |
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What cannot go in the recycling bin?
Some materials are not recyclable and their presence in recycling bins may lead to the loss of a whole truck load of useable resources.
Do NOT put the following items in the recycling bin
| Item | Image |
| Plastic bags |
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| Clothing and nappies |
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| Household food scraps |
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| Chemicals, paints, poison and medicine |
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| Light globes, mirrors, windows and broken glass |
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| Ceramics, porcelain, tea cups and cookware |
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| Styrofoam cups and materials |
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| Food-stained paper and pizza boxes |
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Please do not place your recyclables in a plastic bag. Recyclables should be placed loosely in your recycling bin.
Difficulty emptying your recycling bin
The contractor may have difficulty emptying your recycling bin if the bin:
- is overfull
- is obstructed
- is too close to another bin
- is facing the wrong way
- contains household garbage
- contains non-recyclable material
Presenting your bins
You can help the drivers to pick up, empty and replace your bins safely and easily by:
- putting your bins out on the kerb the night before or by 5:30am on your scheduled collection day.
- making sure bin handles are facing your property.
- leaving a space of at least 1 metre between your bin and any obstructions, like trees, cars or poles.
- leaving a space of at least 30 centimetres between your bins so they can be lifted.
- not overfilling your bins and ensuring the lid is shut.