Waste A-Z of what goes where
Did you know you can also find the A-Z guide of what goes where, complete with images and a search function by downloading the MRSC Waste App on your smartphone? Download for Android or Apple.
Fridge magnets(PDF, 919KB) are available for pick up from the Council customer service centres, neighbourhood houses and libraries for free. Grab one soon to help remind you of what goes in which bin.
A
Item
|
How to dispose of it
|
Aerosol cans (empty)
Aerosol can (filled)
|
Recycling bin
Detox Your Home collection
|
Aluminium cans |
Recycling bin |
Aluminium foil and foil trays (must be scrunched up in a ball) |
Recycling bin (scrunched up) |
Animal droppings (wrapped in home compostable liner or newspaper) |
FOGO bin
|
Animal hair and fur |
FOGO bin
|
Animal (deceased, small i.e. mouse, bird) |
Wrap in newspaper and put in FOGO bin |
Asbestos |
Professional asbestos removal company |
Ash (cold ash only) |
FOGO bin
|
B
C
D
Item |
How to dispose of it |
Deodorant cans/bottles (empty, plastic/metal)
Deodorant bottles (empty, glass)
|
Recycling bin
Rubbish/general waste bin
|
Drink bottles (juice/milk - not glass) |
Recycling bin |
Duvet/doona (poor condition) |
Resource recovery facilities |
E
F
G
H
I
Item |
How to dispose of it |
Ice-cream containers (plastic or carton) |
Recycling bin |
J
Item |
How to dispose of it |
Jars (glass with lids removed)
|
Glass-only bin or
Resource recovery facilities (FREE)
|
Juice bottles (lids removed - not glass) |
Recycling bin |
Juice cartons |
Recycling bin |
Junk mail |
Recycling bin |
K
Item |
How to dispose of it |
Keys (scrap metal) |
Resource recovery facilities (FREE) |
Kitty litter (home compostable) |
FOGO bin or
Rubbish/general waste bin
|
Kitty litter (non-home compostable) |
Rubbish/general waste bin |
L
M
N
O
P
Q
No results
R
S
T
U
No results
V
W
Item |
How to dispose of it |
Washing powder boxes |
Recycling bin |
Waxed cardboard |
Rubbish/general waste bin |
Weeds (non-noxious) |
FOGO bin or
Home compost or
Resource recovery facilities
|
Weeds (noxious) |
FOGO bin or
Resource recovery facilities
|
White goods |
Resource recovery facilities (FREE) |
Wildlife (deceased, i.e. rabbit, possum, kangaroo) |
Contact Council for assistance |
Window glass (broken and wrapped) |
Rubbish/general waste bin |
Wipes (baby and make-up removal) |
Rubbish/general waste bin |
Wood - treated timber or engineered wood |
Resource recovery facilities |
Wooden icy pole sticks, cutlery, toothpicks |
FOGO bin
|
Wool |
FOGO bin |
Wrapping paper |
Recycling bin |
X
Y
Item |
How to dispose of it |
Yoghurt containers |
Recycling bin |
Yoghurt pouches |
Rubbish/general waste bin |
Z
No results