Help us to reduce waste going into our landfill by sorting your waste into the right bins.

Your general waste is collected each week.

How do I know when my bins are collected?

Check online: Open the following link and search for your address - Waste Collection Services. Your collection details will be shown in the information panel, including which collection calendar you are on (A or B).

Download a calendar: Download a collection calendar for your area, which will show organics and recycling alternating collections. If you don't know which collection calendar you are on (A or B), you can check online as above.

• Collection area A
• Collection area B

What goes in the general waste bin

The following waste should be placed in your general waste bin:

• Clothing and shoes (not suitable for donation)
• Small household polystyrene or foam trays
• Household general waste
• Broken glass, mirrors or ceramics
• Light bulbs
• Nappies

Do not put in your general waste bin:

• Recyclables
• Garden clippings 
• E-Waste
• Bulk packaging polystyrene
• Syringes
• Gas bottles
• Paints or solvents
• Bricks, rubble, timber or tiles
• Pesticides, oils or chemicals

Downsize your household bin and save money

You can downsize your general waste bin to a smaller bin.

A smaller bin will:

• Save you up to $119 on your rates (on a pro rata basis)
• Be easier for you to move

You can upsize or downsize your bin using our online form.

Renters should contact the property owner or real estate agent to discuss changes to waste collection services.