For more information on which items go in each bin, see our A-Z of Where To Next page, see the below points or read the Household Waste, Recycling and Organics Guide.
Correct bin placement makes collection possible. To avoid bins not being collected, your help is needed to position bins using the following guidelines.
Collection of bins in courts and dead-end streets can make it difficult for the collection contractor. The less they need to reverse in streets, the safer it is for the driver and residents.
Please also remember to
When YOU get it Right, WE get it Right!
You will need to activate your household waste, green waste and recycling collection service for your property. This can be done by contacting Council or visiting one of our Service Centres.
Please note: Council undertakes an annual review of new properties in July. If a property is found to be within a defined collection area and approximately 75% or more completed, a service will be allocated without initiation from the property owner.
Council repairs or replaces damaged bins for free. To request a replacement/repair you will need to tell us:
Bin replacement can take up to 3 business days and repairs up to 10 business days. Council will remove, reuse or recycle unwanted or damaged parts.
General waste bins have a red lid.
If you cannot find another way to reuse or recycle, general household items can be placed in your general waste bin.
In East Gippsland, we throw away over 21,000 tonnes of waste into landfill each year. It’s not good for the environment and wastes precious resources.
Before you buy an item or throw one away... think about the 4 R's – Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
If you are confused about which bin your item should go in, check out our A-Z of waste guide
Recycling bins have a yellow lid.
You can put the following items in your recycling bin:
We accept the following codes for recycling
If you are confused about which bin your item should go in, check out our A-Z of waste guide
Your green waste bin has a green lid.
The image below shows you what can be placed in your Green Waste bin and items that are not accepted.
If you are confused about which bin your item should go in, check out our A-Z of waste guide