Waste 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, pyres and ceramics (broken or whole)
  • Disposable cups, plates and cutler (check that they aren't certified compostable first!)
  • 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
  • Flouro tubes and light bulbs
  • Smoke alarms
  • Household and car batteries
  • Gas Cylinders
  • Electrical applicances
  • 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.

Seasonal Digital Hard-Waste Vouchers

From 1 July 2021  Snowy Valleys rate payers will be able to access quarterly digital household Waste Vouchers for use to dispose of bulky waste at no charge. The digital vouchers can be accessed via the SVC Waste App. Click here to learn more

 

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