Waste fees and news

Annual rates fee for waste

We include a yearly waste collection fee in your rates notice.

Bin type	Size	Yearly cost
General rubbish	120 litre bin	$359
General rubbish (additional 120L bin)	120 litre additional bin	$395
General rubbish	240 litre bin	$718
General rubbish (additional 240L bin)	240 litre additional bin	$862
Food and garden organics	120 litre bin	$89
Food and garden organics	240 litre bin	$127
Recycling	240 litre bin	Included in general rubbish charge

Waste and recycling news

Have your say on the future of our hard waste service

Hard waste collection is an important council service, so we want to make sure it works for our community.
As the current hard waste contract comes to an end, it's a great time to review what works and areas for improvement.

Tactile bin lids: Making it easier for everyone to sort waste

We’re introducing tactile symbols for household bins to support residents who are blind or have low vision. Upon request, each bin lid will be fitted with a raised, easy-to-feel symbol, making it simpler to identify the correct bin without relying on colour.