Landfill Red-Lid Bin

140L Fortnightly Collection

There's actually not a lot that should be going in your red-lid bin and then to landfill - most things can be recycled or composted. Let’s all keep our landfill for those few things that actually need it. 

What you CAN put in your red-lid waste bin

  • Disposable nappies, incontinence aids and feminine hygiene products
  • Glass, pyrex and ceramics (broken or whole)
  • Disposable cups, plates and cutlery 
  • Garden hoses and rope
  • Clingwrap and plastic film
  • Soft plastics that cannot be cleaned for recycling 
  • Styrofoam or polystyrene
  • Textiles and shoes beyond reuse or repair
 
The following items don’t have to take up space in your red-lid bin, they can be disposed of free-of-charge at your local Community Recycling Centre.
  • E-waste
  • Silage wrap
  • Cooking oil
  • Fluro tubes and light bulbs
  • Smoke alarms
  • Household and car batteries
  • Gas Cylinders
  • Electrical appliances
  • Household paint
  • Motor oil
  • Paint

Managing smells in your bins

  • Store bins in the shade and out of direct sunlight if possible.
  • Close the lid — it’s simple, but it helps.
  • Sprinkle bicarbonate of soda in the bottom of your bins (it’s a natural odour neutraliser).
  • Use insect spray around bin lid if flies become a problem.
  • Rinse bins after collection with water and a dash of tea tree oil or lemon juice.

Managing nappies

  • Wrap the nappy into itself using the tabs.
  • Seal nappies tightly in plastic bags (you can use scented bags) before placing in the garbage bin.
  • It’s not always practical, but where possible, tip the contents of the nappy down the toilet before disposing.
  • Reusable cloth nappies have come a long way in the past decade. Whether using them part-time or full-time, they save space and reduce odours in the red-lid waste bin.

 

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