Green waste bin

Our green waste bins have a green lid. This bin is for food waste and garden materials, and contents are sent to be composted.

When it's collected

The green waste bin is collected weekly.

To find out when your green bin will be picked up next, visit check your bin day.

What to put in your green waste bin

Food scraps

• Fruit and vegetable scraps
• Dairy and egg shells
• Meat, fish and small bones
• Bread, pasta and rice
• Meal scraps
• Coffee grounds and tea leaves 

Keep food waste loose or wrapped in paper towel or newspaper. To find out more about managing food waste, the importance of composting and how to get your own discounted compost system, visit managing food waste.

Garden materials

• Clippings
• Small branches
• Prunings
• Leaves
• Flowers
• Grass
• Weeds (including ivy, creepers and vines)

Do not put plastic bags in your green waste bin, even if they are labelled 'biodegradable' or 'compostable'.

If you're not sure if something goes in the green bin, check the A to Z guide.

Change your bin

Your annual waste charge includes weekly collection of a 120 green waste litre bin.

You can upsize to a 240 litre bin at no extra cost.

For some residents, it's easier to put two smaller bins out for collection. You can request an additional 120 litre bin for a one-off cost. 

Note: There is a maximum of two 120 litre bins or one 240 litre green waste bin per property.

Request a change to your bins

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• recycling bin
• landfill bin