Sorting guides

Quick reference for what goes where. Avoid contamination fines by sorting correctly.

What goes in your red lid bin. No recyclables, no food scraps, no hazardous items.

Clean paper, cardboard, plastic bottles, glass, steel, aluminium. Rinse and flatten.

Garden clippings, leaves, small branches. No plastic bags or soil.

Compostable organics. Use council-approved caddy liners or newspaper.

Furniture, mattresses, whitegoods. Book a collection or take to the tip.

Batteries, chemicals, paint, pesticides, fluorescent bulbs. Never in kerbside bins. Use council drop-off or hazardous waste collection.

Phones, computers, TVs, cables, small appliances. Take to e-waste drop-off or book a collection. Data wiped at facilities.

Clothing, towels, sheets, shoes. Donate if usable, or use charity bins. No wet or contaminated items.