What goes in each bin, how hard rubbish works and your green waste service in Shoalhaven City Council, in plain language and verified from the council. Confirm dates and accepted items on the official page before you act.
Two-bin kerbside service: a red-lid landfill/general waste bin and a yellow-lid recycling bin. There is no standard green FOGO bin yet, so garden waste currently goes in the red bin or via a booked green waste collection; a FOGO service is under consideration for a future Council term.
Rinsed bottles, jars, cans, paper and cardboard, placed loose. Check the council page for glass and soft plastics rules in your area.
No weekly green bin. Excess garden waste (grass clippings, leaves, flowers, weeds, pruned branches) is handled through the booked green and bulky waste collection service or drop-off.
Booked kerbside collection for bulky household items and excess garden waste; arrange a pickup by calling 4429 5681 or emailing greenandbulky@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au.
No weekly green bin. Excess garden waste (grass clippings, leaves, flowers, weeds, pruned branches) is handled through the booked green and bulky waste collection service or drop-off.
If an item will not fit the kerbside bin, or you have missed the Shoalhaven City Council 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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