Which bin?

By placing recyclables and organics in the correct bins, will significantly reduce the general household (red lid) bin contents.

• Food organic and green organic material MUST be placed in the organic (lime green lid) bin as it is sent to a processing plant and made into compost.
• Recyclable materials MUST be placed in the recyclable (yellow lid) bin as it is sent to NAWMA for processing and forwarding to recycling plants.

To learn what goes in each bin, click on the specific bins above to learn what goes in each bin, or visit WHICH BIN https://whichbin.sa.gov.au/ or alternatively call 1300 137 118.

KERBSIDE COLLECTION ZONES

What collection zone do I live in?

• Business Kerbside Collection (town centre main streets, schools, industrial and light industrial area)
• Residential Kerbside Collection (township service area including rural living area)
• Rural Centralised Collection (17 collection locations for general farming areas)

The Bin Collection Zones Map is an interactive map to assist you locating what service you are able to access.

HOW DO I ACCESS A COLLECTION SERVICE

Business Kerbside Collection

Residential Kerbside Collection

Rural Centralised Collection (residential premises outside the residential kerbside collection area)

Occupied residential rateable properties in general farming/sheep and grazing zoned land are entitled to the fortnightly collection of each waste stream via the closest centralised waste collection points. Map - Rural Collection Points

Residents are required to apply to receive the service by completing the Waste Centralised Collection Point application form. The application will be assessed and approved applications will receive a letter and stickers (for bin identification) prior to accessing the service.

Other – Shack Owners

Shack owners who do not receive a kerbside collection as they are outside the Residential Collection Area, and do not have access to the rural centralisation collection points are entitled to apply to take 1 x  75 litre bag of general household waste and 1x 75 litre bag of recyclables to the Resource Recovery Centre per week.

Shack Owners are required to apply to receive the service by completing the Outside Waste Collection Service Route application form. The application will be assessed and approved applications will receive a letter to present at the Resource Recovery Centre.

ADDITIONAL BIN COLLECTIONS

Council acknowledges, that from time to time, the standard kerbside collection does not meet the needs of all residents.

Residents may only need an adhoc additional collection, and should consider contacting a local waste contractor for an occasional collection which is reasonably affordable and will prevent the need to purchase an additional bin.

Council currently offers:

• Additional Bin Collection (Exceptional Circumstances) – No charge
• Additional Bin Collection – Charges apply, refer to Register of Fees and Charges

To be considered for an Additional Bin Collection, residents must reside in an occupied residential dwelling (not holiday rental), using the three bin system and separating all waste between the waste streams correctly.

• Additional bins are to be purchased by the Applicant.
• Approved additional bins are collected on the normal fortnightly collection day.
• Additional bin collections for a general household bin will not be approved for recyclable or organic materials.
• Additional bin approvals are an annual approval (1^st July to 30^th June) and the onus is on the resident to reapply each year.
• Non-compliance may result in the approved additional bin collection being cancelled.

Exceptional Circumstances categories includes: large families; family members who use disposable nappies/incontinence products; and family members with medical conditions that creates additional medical waste.

Holiday Rental Owners should consider contacting a local waste contractor for an occasional collection to cover the peak times at their property.

Residents who which to be considered for an Additional Bin Collection (Exceptional Circumstances) are required to apply by completing the Additional Bin Application Form. An online version is available by clicking the image below. The application will be assessed and the approval letter and sticker must be received prior to accessing the service.

Further information is available within the Waste Service Collection Guidelines