Find out what size and type of bin you need or have for garbage, recycling and garden organics
Garbage Bin
- Only the 80 litre garbage bin has the size stamped on it
- Additional fees apply to all garbage bins larger than 80 litres
- Bins with dark green lids are the old style of garbage bins
- All new garbage bins now have red lids
Recycling Bin
- The standard size recycling bin is 240 litres
- A 360 litre bin is available for higher volumes of recyclable
- 360 litre bin can be very heavy when full. Applicants should consider whether it would be more suitable to order a second 240 litre bin instead
Garden Organics Bin (optional)
- Garden organics bins are available for an additional fee
- The 240 litre bin is the standard size garden bin
- A 140 litre bin is available for small gardens or for people who find the standard bin physically hard to manoeuvre
- From July 2022 food waste will be accepted in this bin
Bin sizes

Left 80 Litre (standard) Middle 120 Litre Right 240 Litre