
Which bin do I use?
Not sure which bin something should go in? Search for the item/material to find out.
Our bin types

This bin has a red lid and is collected weekly.
YES- Any household items that cannot be reused or recycled
- Hot ashes or liquid
- Hazardous waste such as large batteries or gas bottles
- Soil, bricks or rubble

This bin has a yellow lid and is collected fortnightly, alternating with the glass crate.
YES- Plastic containers marked with recycling numbers 1, 2 and 5 (look for the triangle on the bottom
- Paper and cardboard
- Tins and cans
- Glass
- Batteries
- Lids
- Drink cartons / Tetra Pak
- Polystyrene
- Plastic bags, cling film or soft plastics

The blue crate for glass is collected fortnightly, alternating with the mixed recycling bin.
YES- Glass bottles
- Glass jars
- Lids
- Tableware and Pyrex
- Broken glass
- Light bulbs
- Mirrors or window glass

This bin has a green lid and is collected every 4 weeks. Use it for garden waste only.
YES- Grass clippings
- Plant cuttings
- Wood cuttings smaller than 20cm diameter
- Flax and cabbage tree leaves
- Rubbish
- Nappies
- Concrete or stone
- Food waste
Where does my recycling go?
Find out where your recycling goes and what happens to it at the processing plant.