Garbage Collection

Weekly Garbage Collection

You have the option of a 120L or 80L garbage bin, with a discount for choosing the smaller bin.

The smaller 80 litre bin is ideal for waste wise households, singles or couples. Contact Council on 1300 88 22 33 if you would like more information regarding a changeover to an 80 litre bin.

Your garbage is collected on the same day each week. View map showing your collection day.

Garbage Bin Guidelines

Items accepted

Rubbish, nappies, ceramics, meat & food scraps
Window glass, mirrors, pyrex & light globes - must be securely wrapped for safety
Non-recyclable plastics such as plastic bags, plant pots & polystyrene

Please ensure all garbage is bagged or wrapped securely, and do not overfill your bin - the lid must close completely

Not accepted

NO hot ashes
NO oil
NO paint
NO chemicals/solvents or any other liquids
NO syringes
NO unwrapped vacuum dust
NO timber, masonry items or other building materials
NO garden waste, prunings or soil
NO recyclable materials

Bin placement

The trucks have a mechanical lifting arm, therefore bins need to be placed to ensure the mechanical arm can reach and lift
Please place bins near the kerb or roadside with the wheels nearest to the house or property
Avoid placing your bins too close to trees or light poles - at least 1m space is needed for safety
Avoid placing your bins behind parked cars
Please leave 30cm (approx 1 foot) between each bin to allow space for the mechanical arm to access each bin

Special bin placement instructions

Where special bin placement instructions apply (eg in dead end streets) please continue to obey these instructions. For safety and access reasons please place your bins outside the truck turning zone.

Special arrangements for dual occupancies, units and flats

Due to storage and bin placement issues at some multi-dwelling developments, residents may be on a 'share' system for their recycling and garden organics bins. This is determined on an individual basis by Council's Waste Management Unit.