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Landfill Bin

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

The following items CAN go in the red lidded landfill bin:

Red landfill bin with girl putting rubbish into it.

 

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

The following items MUST NOT be put in the red lidded landfill bin:

  • Aerosol cans, full or part-full*
  • Building and demolition waste
  • Car batteries*
  • Car parts*
  • Chemicals
  • Electronic waste
  • Fire extinguishers*
  • Fluorescent tubes/globes*
  • Gas cylinders*
  • Household batteries*
  • Motor and other oils*
  • Paints*                                 
  •  Sharps and medical waste
  • Smoke detectors*

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

Learn how to correctly dispose of unwanted items or what options exist for reuse or recycling through our handy A-Z Guide to Waste and Recycling.

Download our printable Landfill poster

Learn more about how to disposal of tricky items in the Bega Valley

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