What goes in my green organics bin?

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It is important that you only place compostable items into your green organics bin (or into your kitchen caddy first) to avoid contamination.

Items that can go in the kitchen caddy and green organics bin

Fruit and vegetable scraps
Fruit and vegetable scraps

Meat and bones (cooked or raw)
Meat and bones (cooked or raw)

Cooked and processed foods
Cooked and processed foods

Cake and bread scraps
Cake and bread scraps

Dairy products (e.g. cheese and yoghurt)
Dairy products (e.g. cheese and yoghurt)

Egg and oyster shells
Egg and oyster shells

Tea bags and coffee grounds
Tea bags and coffee grounds

Shredded paper
Shredded paper

Tissues and paper towels
Tissues and paper towels

Hair
Hair

Items that cannot go in the kitchen caddy and green organics bin

Plastic bags
Plastic bags

Cling wrap
Cling wrap

Dishcloths and sponges
Dishcloths and sponges

Nappies
Nappies

Cigarette butts or ash
Cigarette butts or ash

Vacuum dust
Vacuum dust

Medical waste
Medical waste

Cans and metals
Cans and metals

Glass and ceramics
Glass and ceramics

Liquids
Liquids

How to use your kitchen caddy

  1. Always line your kitchen caddy with the provided compostable bags supplied by Council. Regular plastic bags, even the ones labelled ‘biodegradable’, will not break down in compost.
  2. Place all your food scraps into the lined kitchen caddy. Remember:
    • Allow hot food to cool first.
    • Freeze any meat and seafood you want to dispose of until your bin collection day (to avoid odours).
  3. Remove the bag and contents from your kitchen caddy every 2-3 days.
  4. Place the bag into your green organics bin and place out for normal collection, even if it is not full.

Note: If you are running low on compostable bags contact the Waste Line on 1800 777 844.