Bin Health Checks
To encourage better bin use habits and celebrate brilliant bin users Council will be using bin stickers and bin tags. In recent audits, we discovered more than 22% of items in the general waste bin could have been recycled, and about 19% of items in the recycling bin couldn't be recycled. Some of these items should have been placed in the general waste bin, and others might not belong in any bin, requiring disposal or recovery at a waste facility for safety.
Let's work together to make a positive impact on the environment by recycling and using bins correctly in our community!
Bin Stickers
Our waste truck drivers have on board CCTV cameras to watch as they empty each bin. This means they can spot if the wrong things are in the bin. If they notice any issues, such as a lot of the wrong things in a bin, or the bin is too heavy to lift they'll place a sticker on the bin lid.
Don’t worry, this a good thing! It gives us all a chance to improve our bin habits. When you see the sticker, you'll know what needs fixing. It's an opportunity for us all to learn and make positive change together. For more information on how to be a brilliant bin user check Recycle Right.
Bin Tags
Our bin health check program also involve our team lifting the lid on a random selection of recycling bins before they are serviced by the waste collection truck. This is a simple visual check, don't worry, we won't be poking through what's in the bin. After lifting the lid either a red or a green tag will be applied, giving you feedback on your recycling efforts.
You can find out more by reading our Frequently Asked Questions or Recycle Right.
Thank you for recycling right. Your efforts help recycle valuable resources.