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Blue-lidded recycling bin

Your blue-lidded recycling bin replaces both the clear recycling sacks and the blue box.

The standard blue-lidded recycling bin is 240 litres. If you require a smaller, larger, or additional bin go to Apply for a replacement, repair or order a bin or caddy. You will need to place your current bin on the boundary by 6.30am on the day of delivery so that the larger, smaller or additional bin can be delivered.

  • Blue bin frequently asked questions

All your recycling in one bin

Items that can be recycled in the blue-lidded recycling bin:

  • Glass bottles and jars – lids can be kept on
  • Food tins and drink cans
  • Clean paper, card, newspapers, magazines and shredded paper
  • Plastic household bottles, food trays, containers and tubs
  • Aluminium foil and foil containers
  • Aerosol cans
  • Tetra Paks™ and other food cartons

No changes to your collection day

There will be no changes to your recycling collection day. Place your new blue-lidded recycling bin out within the boundary of your property closest to the highway on your usual recycling collection day before 6.30am.

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