Bin Information

Available bin sizes and collection frequency  -  Bin Dimensions  -  How much waste will my business produce?

Council has a range of bin sizes and flexibility for collection. When considering your options please consider the amount of space you have available at your business, the distance the bins will have to be moved when full/empty, how much waste you might produce on an average week, and the quality of the waste (e.g. food waste will have to be disposed of more quickly than packaging waste).

For information on what can go into your bins and for bin presentation visit how to use your bin.

Available bin sizes and collection frequency

Council offers commercial bins as shown below. Please note the bin sizes may vary slightly based on the manufacturer and should be used as a guide only. For more information call 9952 8118.

General Waste  

240L

An illustration of a waste bin next to a person

Service can be arranged from weekly to daily (Monday - Friday)

660L and 1100L

Illustration of a 660L and a 1100L waste bin

Service can be arranged from fortnightly to 3 times per week

Mixed Recycling and/or Paper and Cardboard

For the disposal of mixed recycling such as glass, plastic containers (crushable), cans, paper and cardboard (can be exclusive or part of the mixed recycling contents), etc.

240L

Illustration of a 240L Recycling Waste Bin

Service can be arranged from fortnightly to daily (Monday – Friday) 

660L and 1100L

Illustration of a 660L and a 1100L recycling bin

Service can be arranged from fortnightly to 2 times per week

Garden Organics

For the disposal of garden organics such as branches, grass, weeds, etc.

240L

 Illustration of a 240L garden organics bin

Service is fortnightly only

Bin Dimensions

240 Litre
Recycling, Waste and Garden Organics Bins

106 x 73 x 55 cm

Illustration of a 240L recycling, waste and garden organics bin

660 Litre

117.5 x 77.5 x 131 cm

 
Image of a 600L Recycling, Waste and Garden Organics Bin

1100 Litre

135.4 x 107.3 x 137.3 cm

 
Image of a 1100L Recycling, Waste and Garden Organics Bin

How much waste will my business produce?

If you are unsure how much waste your business will produce you can use the following table as a reference. Your waste generation may be different from the list below so use it as a general guide only.

Premises Type Waste Generation Recyclable Material Generation
Backpackers’ Hostel 35L/occupant space/week
Boarding House, Guest House 40L/occupant space/week 35L/occupant space/week
Food premises
Butcher / Delicatessen / Fish Shop 80L/100m2 floor area/day Variable
Greengrocer 240L/100m2 floor area/day 120L/100m2 floor area/day
Restaurant / Café 10L/1.5m2 floor area/day 2L/1.5m2 floor area/day
Supermarket 240L/100m2 floor area/day 240L/100m2 floor area/day
Takeaway food shop 80L/100m2floor area/day Variable
Hairdresser / Beauty Salon 60L/100m2 floor area/week Variable
Hotel 5L/bed space/day 1L/bed space/day
Licensed Club 50L/100m2 bar area/day 50L/100m2 bar area/day
Motel 10L/1.5m2 dining area/day 50L/100m2 dining area/day
Offices 10L/100m2 floor area/day 10L/100m2 floor area/day
Shop - Retail 50L/100m2 floor area/day 25L/100m2 floor area/day
Showroom 40L/100m2 floor area/day 10L/100m2 floor area/day

For more information, view the DCP Part 7.2 - Waste Minimisation and Management