Georges River Council is rolling out its Bin Replacement Program as part of ongoing improvements to waste services.
The initiative will be delivered in a staged approach, running from Monday 31 March to July 2025, which will see all current Council-issued bins replaced with new, environmentally friendly bins made of up to 80% recycled materials.
Residents across Georges River will have their current bins (red-lidded general waste, yellow-lidded recycling, and green-lidded garden organics bins) removed and replaced with new bins. The bin lid colours and accepted waste types within each bin will remain the same, and the lids will be stamped with new educational information to better help the community to correctly use each bin.
Information flyers will be provided in letterboxes at the majority of properties utilising Council's Waste Services before the delivery of new bins at any given property. For multi-unit dwellings with shared bin services, the strata or property manager will receive notification prior to the bin replacements occurring.
Old bins will be recycled and remanufactured into the new bins. For this reason, the bodies of the new bins that are delivered will be black, reflective of their recycled content status and evidence of Council's commitment to sustainability.
The number and size of the new bins delivered to each property will be consistent with the Fees and Charges being paid through the Rates Account. Tenants or renters should contact their Owner or Managing Agent if they require assistance or wish to change the number and/or size of bins allocated to their property.
Georges River Council Mayor Elise Borg said, "Georges River Council is launching the next stage of our new waste contract, the Bin Replacement Program, as part of our commitment to enhancing waste services and promoting sustainability.
"Well-maintained bins are essential to a well-functioning waste management system. By replacing aging bins with new, more durable models, we're taking proactive steps to reduce our environmental footprint. This initiative underscores our dedication to environmental responsibility.
"The community might be shocked to know that many of the bins in the LGA have surpassed their useful life expectancy. Bins usually start to degrade around 7-10 years after they are issued, as they are often out in the elements.
"We appreciate the community's cooperation and patience as we roll out these new bins."
Residents should follow the specific instructions on the bin tag attached to their new bins.
