What goes in each bin, how hard rubbish works and your green waste service in City of Darwin, in plain language and verified from the council. Confirm dates and accepted items on the official page before you act.
Kerbside general waste and a yellow-lid recycling bin. Recycling goes to the JJ Richards Materials Recovery Facility; a yellow bin with too many non-recyclable items may be sent to landfill. Bins must be out by 7am (collection 7am to 5pm) and must not exceed 70kg.
Rinsed bottles, jars, cans, paper and cardboard, placed loose. Check the council page for glass and soft plastics rules in your area.
City of Darwin does not offer a green waste collection service; residents can drop household green waste free at Shoal Bay Mulch inside the Shoal Bay Waste Management Facility.
Extra kerbside bins can be requested, and a special service is available for elderly residents and people with mobility limitations.
City of Darwin does not offer a green waste collection service; residents can drop household green waste free at Shoal Bay Mulch inside the Shoal Bay Waste Management Facility.
If an item will not fit the kerbside bin, or you have missed the City of Darwin hard rubbish window, a local skip or rubbish removal service can clear it. Leave a mobile and the platform texts you the details.
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