Residents can make a number of changes to their bins at any time. Please read below to find out what changes can be made and how to request the required change.
Change the size of your recycling or general waste bin
If you would like to replace your property’s existing general waste bin or recycling bin with one in a larger or smaller size, please complete our online form. General waste bins are available in the standard 240L or smaller 140L size. Recycling bins are available in the standard 240L or larger 360L size.
Fees for change of bin size
There is a fee for some types of changes
| Type of change | Change of service fee (per service) |
| From 140L General Waste bin to 240L General Waste bin | $66.50 |
| From 360L Recycle bin to 240L Recycle bin | $66.50 |
Application for change of bin size - online form
Order an additional bin
If you consistently produce more waste than will fit in your kerbside bins, you can order an additional bin for an extra fee. The fee will be added to your rates and an interim rates notice will be forwarded in due course. Please note: The person applying for the additional bin needs to be the owner or managing agent of the property. Click the button below to request this change through our online form.
Fees for additional bin
| Type of Bin | Annual service fee | Once only establishment fee (per service) |
| General waste bin (140L or 240L) | $242.50 (pro rata for portion of the year) | $66.50 |
| Recycling bin (240L or 360L) | $75 (pro rata for portion of the year) | $66.50 |
| Garden organics bin (240L) | $46 (pro rata for portion of the year) | $66.50 |
Application for additional bin - online form
Order a garden organics (GO) bin
If you own a property smaller than 400sqm and would like a bin for garden organic waste, you can request a lime-green lid GO bin. There is no additional cost for this service. All of the City’s costs to deliver waste management services are included in the annual Waste Service Charge. Click the button below to request this change through our online form.
Application for a GO bin - online form
Note: If your property already has a GO bin you and would like an additional GO bin, please use the ‘Order an additional bin’ form instead.
Remove an additional bin
If you are paying fees for an additional bin you no longer require, you can request to have it removed. Please call the City on 9405 5000 to request this change.
Cancellation of service
If your property is being demolished and no longer requires waste servicing, please click the button below to request bin removal.