Landfill Bin

Learn about what can and cannot go in your red lid landfill bin.


Do not place batteries in your bins! They can cause fires in our trucks, landfill sites and in your bin.

What you CAN put in your red bin!

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  • Items and packaging labelled compostable or biodegradable 
  • Coffee cups
  • Pyrex, mirrors, ceramics and broken glass
  • Soft plastics 
  • Clothing and textiles 
  • Nappies
  • Wipes
  • Pet waste
  • Polystryrene foam

Lets all #choosetherightbin and keep our landfill for those few things that actually need it.

 

What you CAN'T put in your red bin!

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  • Aerosol cans, full or part-full*
  • Building and demolition waste 
  • Car batteries*
  • Car parts*
  • Chemicals and paints - free disposal at annual Household Chemical Cleanout events
  • Electronic waste 
  • Fire extinguishers*
  • Fluorescent tubes/globes*
  • Gas cylinders*
  • Household batteries*
  • Motor and other oils*
  • Sharps and medical waste 
  • Smoke detectors*

* Many of these hazardous items can be recycled for FREE at our Community Recycling Centre

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