Most items that cannot go in your other bins can go in your rubbish bin
Glassware and crockery
Plastic bags, soft plastics
Shoes, clothes and textiles
Nappies and pet poo
Drink cartons and cups.
Food scraps
Tips
- Find out how to dispose of other items at our searchable recycling guide.
- Do not overload your bin, too-heavy bins can't be lifted and will not be emptied.
- Book a hard waste service for mattresses and larger items. Find out what can be collected and book at our hard waste page.
Never put these items in your rubbish bin
Electronic waste, batteries.
Paint or household chemicals.
Soil or building materials
Collection
Put your garbage bin out for collection every week. See our collection calendar.
Your bin should not exceed 70 kilograms in weight with the lid closed completely. Overfilled bins will not be collected.