Which bin do I use?
Not sure which bin something should go in? Search for the item/material to find out.
How can I dispose of waste that shouldn't go in the bins or won't fit?
See the Landfill locations and charges page on the Hutt City Website.
Our bin types
Please don't fill your bins and glass crate past the rim - they may not be emptied if they are too heavy.
Please remove all lids from bottles and put them in your red-lid rubbish bin or find a local collection point for lid recycling.
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
- Home compostable items
How can I dispose of waste that shouldn't go in the bins?
See the Landfill locations and charges page on the Hutt City website