Waste Collection Tips & Information

Things to Do

Don't do the following! 

• Place carts out for collection by 7:00 am on collection day.
• Place carts at least 1m (3.3f) away from objects to the rear or side and 3m (9.8f) from above.
• Place the handles of the cart to face your home to allow the collector to lift and dump the carts contents.
• Trim any overhanging branches to provide a safe path for collection of the carts.
• Return carts to storage location by 11:00pm on the day of collection.
• Layer between wet and dry organics, in the green cart, with newspaper, cardboard or paper towel.
• Keep carts safe, and clean.
• Report when a cart needs to be repaired, replaced or is missing.

• Overfill carts so the lid does not close.  
• Nestle carts between objects such as vehicles.
• Overfill the cart. Weight restrictions for the large green and black carts is 100 kg (220lbs) and the small green cart is 50 kg (110lbs).
• Obstruct the street, sidewalk or alley with cart.
• Block collection routes on collection days with vehicles and trailers. 
• Include hot material or materials that will restrict items from falling freely during tippage.
• Pack material in the green cart without layering.
• Place unacceptable items in either cart.
• Remove the cart from the property it is assigned to.
• Use other carts that do not belong to your place of residence.
• Place excess bags, without tags, out for collection.