Proper household waste management is essential for maintaining a clean, healthy environment and reducing our ecological footprint. This comprehensive guide will help Adelaide residents understand how to sort, dispose of, and reduce household waste effectively.
The average Australian household generates approximately 1.5 tonnes of waste each year. Household waste typically falls into several categories:
Understanding these categories is the first step toward proper waste management and recycling.
In Adelaide, the yellow-lid recycling bin accepts a wide range of materials:
Remember: All items should be empty, clean, and loose (not in plastic bags).
These items should NOT be placed in your recycling bin:
Contamination in recycling bins can lead to entire loads being sent to landfill.
Your red-lid general waste bin is for items that cannot be recycled or composted:
In most Adelaide council areas, general waste bins are collected weekly. Check your local council website for specific collection days in your area.
Electronic waste contains valuable materials and hazardous components that should not go to landfill.
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Includes paints, chemicals, oils, pesticides, and cleaning products.
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Large items like furniture, appliances, and mattresses.
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Adelaide councils typically provide three-bin systems:
Some councils also offer an optional food organics collection service.
We offer supplementary waste services for households:
The average Australian generates about 540kg of household waste per year, one of the highest rates in the world.
Up to 60% of the contents of the average household garbage bin could be recycled or composted.
Adelaide Wheelie Bins offers reliable waste collection services to supplement your council collections. Whether you need an extra bin for a special event or a skip bin for a major cleanout, we've got you covered.