Red bin lids roll out across the City of Whittlesea

To comply with the Victorian Government’s new standard bin lid colours, lids on rubbish bins will be changing from dark green to red across the City of Whittlesea.   

Coming into effect from May, this change will bring the City of Whittlesea into alignment with the standardised four bin lids across Victoria and helps everyone know that a red lid means it's the rubbish bin and the contents will go to landfill. This means less confusion and more chances to get the right thing in the right bin, whether you’re at home, visiting friends or away on holiday around the state. 

The new red lids will be progressively rolled out throughout May and June. Residents are asked to place their rubbish bins out as usual on their regular collection day and leave it on the kerb until 6pm. Bin lids will be changed on residents’ regular bin collection day. Once lids have been changed over, residents no longer need to leave their rubbish bin out after it has been emptied. 

All old lids will be recycled into new lids, reducing waste going to landfill. 

For more information, visit Your rubbish bin lid may be changing.

Quote attributable to City of Whittlesea Director Infrastructure and Environment Debbie Wood: 

"Making sure our bin lids comply with the Victorian Government’s four bin system is part of our commitment to improving the way we manage waste at the local level. This will help residents and visitors sort their rubbish into the right bin.”