New black rubbish bins being delivered

Published on 18 February 2019

Have you seen our new black bins?

From this year all general rubbish bins and recycling bins provided by Council will have black bodies instead of the usual green. Bin lids are red for general rubbish and yellow for recycling.

Council is in the process of replacing ageing kerbside bins, as some are almost 20 years old and are easily broken or damaged. Approximately 2000 bins required repair or replacement in 2018 alone.

The body of the new bins has a high content of carbon black, which enhances the UV stabilisation of the plastic and increases the lifespan of the bin.

Between 2019 and 2023 Council aims to replace all rubbish bins and recycling bins in the shire, with 10,000 bins being replaced this year. Old and damaged bins will be returned to the manufacturer for reprocessing into new bins.

Residents will be notified of the bin rollout arrangements, and more information will be placed on Council’s website in coming weeks.

For more information on bins, see Bins, Rubbish or Recycling or call (03) 5422 0333.