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Green Waste Fortnightly Collection

What can go in my Green Waste bin?

SUITABLE	NOT SUITABLE
Grass Clippings	Plastic/Plastic bags
Leaves	Household garbage
Small Prunings (branches less than 25mm)	Glass
Flowers	Sharps
Bedding Plants (soil removed)	Personal hygiene products/nappies
ALL FOOD SCRAPS	Soil
Tea leaves/bags	Cigarettes
Coffee bags/grindings and filters	Fabric
shredded paper	Branches larger than 25mm

Bin Rules: Bins are to be placed on the kerb, handles facing the house.

The lid should be closed to prevent spillage during emptying.

Cost: This is a free service provided by Council.

Contamination of waste is often caused by plastic and renders it useless for Regional Vermiculture Australia to process www.rva.net.au/

Tips for an odour free bin:

• To ensure the contents do not stick to the bottom of the bin, line with newspaper.

• To prevent odours, place equal quantities of plant matter such as prunings and grass clippings to food scraps and kitchen waste.

• Shredded paper also helps to create a balance in the bin and prevent odours.

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