Rubbish/general waste bins
Your 140 litre rubbish/general waste bin (red lid) is for all general household waste that is not compostable, recyclable and cannot go in your FOGO, recycling and glass-only bins, such as:
- Residual household rubbish
- Nappies (wrapped)
- Soft plastics (recycle soft plastics at our resource recovery facilities)
- Polystyrene and foam (recycle polystyrene at our resource recovery facilities)
- Broken glassware, crockery and mirrors
- Any items that can't go in your FOGO, glass-only or recycling bin
Free textile recycling is now available at all resource recovery facilities.
Using your general waste bin and sending materials to landfill should always be a last resort.
Learn more about reducing waste.
Do not put these in your rubbish/general waste bin
- Garden waste
- Food waste
- Glass bottles/jars (unbroken)
- Paints and solvents
- Pesticides, oils and chemicals
- Building materials
- Recyclable items
- Electricals/eWaste
- Syringes and sharps
For more information, refer to our A-Z waste guide of what goes where.
Can I use a liner in my bin?
You may find that you do need to line this bin as waste must be wrapped to minimise windblown litter at the disposal facility.
You can choose to use compostable or biodegradable bin liners in your household bins to minimise environmental impact, however plastic bags can also be used.
Find out your bin collection day
Your 140 litre rubbish/general waste bin (red lid) is collected fortnightly, on the alternating week to your recycling bin (yellow lid).
Your collection day and the bins you need to put out for collection each week depend on the area that you live in.
Search your address online to find out when your next bin collection day is and download a calendar.
Need a larger bin?
You can choose to upgrade your rubbish/general waste bin to a larger 240 litre bin. An annual fee of $185 applies in addition to the standard waste charge (unless you are eligible for a medical exemption as outlined below).
Before you choose to upgrade to a larger bin, we have discovered that many residents can avoid upgrading by sorting their waste more effectively. We are here to help, to discuss ways to reduce your waste bin and avoid extra disposal fees contact our Resource Recovery Team on (03) 5422 0333.
To request a bin upgrade, complete a bin upgrade request form
One upgrade from a 140 litre to a 240 litre general waste bin is permitted per tenement. If extra general waste bins are required, additional 140 litre bins are available.
Special consideration exemption
You may be eligible to upgrade to a larger rubbish/general waste bin at no extra cost. To find out more visit order bins and bin charges.
Putting your bin out correctly
Follow these steps to ensure your bin is put out correctly:
- Put your bin out the night before your collection day
- Leave a one metre gap between each bin and any obstructions, e.g. trees, cars, power poles
- Place bins close to the road with handles facing your property
- Ensure bins are closed
- Do not overfill bins or leave rubbish beside them (overfilled bins will not be collected)
- Bins must not weigh more than 80 kilograms