Recycling Bin

Learn about what can go in your yellow recycling bin.

Recycling bins in different sizes, large to small.

The following items CAN go in the yellow lid recycling bin:

Milk and food/juice cartons including tetra packs
Newspapers and magazines
Hard plastic
Aerosol cans (empty)
Clean paper and cardboard
Plastic bottles and containers
Glass bottles and jars
Aluminium and steel cans

The following items MUST NOT be put in the yellow lid recycling bin:

Batteries
Broken glass
Ceramics
Compostable or biodegradable labelled items and packing
Clothing and textiles
Food-soil cardboard and paper
Mirrors
Paper towels

Plant pots
Polystyrene foam
Pyrex
Recyclables in plastic bags
Shredded paper
Soft plastics
Takeaway coffee cups

Learn how to correctly dispose of unwanted items or what options exist for reuse or recycling through our handy A-Z Guide to Waste and Recycling.

Download our printable Recycling poster

Learn more about Recycling in the Bega Valley

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Bega NSW 2550
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