Changes to waste collection service

What DOESN'T change with the new wheelie bin service?

1. Rubbish collection frequency DOESN'T change - rubbish is still collected weekly.
2. Recycling collection frequency DOESN'T change - recycling is still collected fortnightly.
3. Collection day DOESN'T change for any area. Eg, if your collection was Thursday in the past, it will still be Thursday.
4. Rules around what can and cannot go in the RUBBISH (red lid) DOESN'T change. Please no paint, chemicals, concrete, broken glass, hot ashes. Follow this link for more on this. This information is provided in an information pack delivered with the bins and is on a decal in the lid of the bin.
5. Rules around how to be a recycling champion DON'T change. Please rinse all products; no lids, caps or tops (includes tin lids); flatten cardboard and paper; only plastics 1s and 2s. Follow this link for more on this. This information is provided in an information pack delivered with the bins and is on a decal in the lid of the bin.

What DOES change with the new wheelie bin service?

1. Rubbish goes in the small (120 litre) wheelie bin with the RED lid. Also you no longer have to buy green bags.
2. All recycling (except glass) goes in the large (240 litre) wheelie bin with the YELLOW LID.
3. Glass goes in the existing crates. ie, glass ONLY in both the green and maroon crates.