Mixed recycling bin - yellow lid
Our kerbside service is changing in July 2025, however, Council will continue to provide a fortnightly kerbside collection service for your mixed recycling bin.
We have answered the most common Frequently Asked Questions about this service below.
How often will my mixed recycling bin (yellow lid) be collected?
Your mixed recycling bin (yellow lid) will be collected fortnightly.
There is no change to the frequency of collection or size of the mixed recycling bin.
The only change is that glass must be diverted to your glass recycling bin (purple lid).
What can I put into my mixed recycling bin (yellow lid)?
Recyclable items can be placed loose in your mixed recycling bin – do not place items in bags. Items need to be empty not necessarily clean. A quick rinse is typically adequate to reduce smell in your bin e.g. yoghurt container.
The following items (only) are acceptable in the mixed recycling bin:
- plastic bottles e.g. milk cartons, shampoo container
- plastic containers e.g. takeaway containers
- aluminium food and beverage containers e.g. drink cans
- tin cans
- paper e.g. newspapers and magazines
- aluminium foil (balled up to tennis ball size)
- cardboard e.g. cardboard boxes
What cannot go into the mixed recycling bin?
These items and many others cannot go in the mixed recycling bin:
- recycling in plastic bags
- glass
- food
- plastic bags
- electrical goods
What changes are happening to our mixed recycling bin (yellow lid)?
The only change to your mixed recycling bin is that it can no longer contain glass. All glass must be placed in the Glass Recycling bin (purple lid).