Be a Good Sort (Rules for Waste Collection)
Being a good sort means getting the right material in your recycling and organics bins while making sure things that can't be processed at the landfill are not put into the red bin. This saves money and protects the environment. Most people already know how to be a good sort when it comes to waste.
Contamination of waste collections has financial consequences for all ratepayers. The Council issues fines when people misuse their waste service.
Don’t misuse your waste collection bins
If everybody uses their bins correctly, we can save tax and ratepayer dollars as well as helping to protect the environment. We take waste collection seriously and aim to have all residents and ratepayers making the best use of the service. If you don’t understand how to use the service just reach out and we'll be more than happy to assist. If you use the service incorrectly, you may be subject to the following consequences:
- First offence – we’ll put a sticker on your bin advising you that you have placed incorrect materials in your bin.
- Second offence – we’ll send a letter to the property owner advising of the contamination.
- Third offence – your bin service will be suspended and the bin will be removed from your property for one collection cycle. Waste management charges still apply.
- Fourth offence – your bin will be permanently removed and the user will need to contact the Council to commit to correctly using the bin service. Waste management charges will continue to apply while the service is suspended.
How to be a good sort