Recycling Service

Most household packaging waste is recyclable and need not end up in your garbage bin. You can reduce the volume of waste created in the home simply by using our service to recycle as much as you can. Recycling will also help to conserve our environment and reclaim valuable resources.

Did you know that every tonne of recycled paper used saves 13 trees, 2.5 barrels of oil, 4,100kWh of electricity, 4 cubic metres of landfill and 31,780 litres of water?

How does this service work?

Recycling is collected on the same day as your domestic waste and is divided into two main recycling collection streams:

• Paper/cardboard
• Mixed containers (household bottles, jars and containers)

The two recycling streams are collected individually by separate trucks which means you will require a separate bin for paper/cardboard and a separate bin for containers. The table below indicates the type and colour of bin required for single dwellings (houses) and units.

Council can also provide recycling bin stickers and posters for unit blocks upon request. Phone Customer Service on 9391 7000 for more information.

What can we recycle in the paper/cardboard stream?

• Newspapers
• Magazines
• Envelopes (with or without windows)
• Office paper
• Cardboard
• Egg cartons
• Telephone books
• Milk and juice cartons.

Paper recycling (PDF)

What can we recycle in the mixed container stream?

• Glass bottles and jars – clear, green and brown glass only
• Aluminium and steel cans – all aerosol, food, baby fomula, milo, pet food, tuna, beverage cans and oil tins
• Plastic bottles and containers displaying symbols 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.

Mixed container recycling (PDF)

What can't we recycle?

• Plastic bags (even if numbered)
• Polystyrene foam/packing foam (even if numbered)
• Syringes
• Toys
• Bottle lids
• Pizza boxes
• Tissue paper
• Meat trays
• Waxed fruit boxes
• Plastic plant pots (even if numbered)
• Plates/crockery
• Mirror/window glass
• Batteries
• Paint tins

These materials cannot be recycled - place them in your rubbish bin

Be careful not to contaminate your recycling bin or crate by including materials which cannot be recycled. Contamination may result in your bin being rejected from collection, increased collection costs and material intended for recycling will have to be sent to landfill.