INFORMATION
Yellow Lidded - Recycling Bin
What can go in my Recycling Bin?
✅ YES. These items go in your yellow-lidded Recycling Bin:
 | Tins, cans, aerosols & aluminium |
 | Paper & magazines |
 | Cardboard |
 | Empty glass bottles & jars |
 | Empty drink cartons |
 | Empty plastic containers & bottles |
❌ NO. These items are not acceptable:
 | Electronics & printer inks |
 | Plastic bags |
 | Disposable nappies |
 | Containers that still contain food, liquid or any other substance |
 | Textiles/clothing |
 | Gas bottles |
 | Chemicals, oils and paints |
 | Medical waste/syringes |
 | Rigid items over 1 metre long |
 | All types of batteries |
To dispose of these items, see Council’s A-Z list on this app.
Contamination
The placing of incorrect materials in your collection bins is called contamination. Bins that are deemed to be contaminated by our drivers and may be left unemptied. Please ensure correct materials are placed in your recycling bin.
TIPS. How to reduce waste:
- Avoid buying over packaged products
- Buy refillable or returnable products
- Buy products made from recyclable material
- Try to reuse items (e.g. plastic bags and jars)