Recycling Collection

Fantastic, if you are on this page that means you care about our environment and want to make a difference. Well done! 

Depending on where you live, your annual rates cover a fortnightly recycling collection - see which areas are eligible.(PDF, 246KB)

Here are a few service basics first...

• To find out exactly what items can be recycled download the A-Z list of recyclables in Tasmania(PDF, 134KB)    
• Your recycling is collected fortnightly on the same day as your waste
• Keep track of which week is recycling by downloading the Recycling week calendar(PDF, 547KB)
• Please place your bin out the night before your collection day
• Leave a good gap between bins so the truck lifting arm can fit easily
• Familiarise yourself with the The Do's and Dont's of Kerbside Recycling(PDF, 4MB)  and contamination in your bin wont be a problem.

FAQ's

What do I do if I need a new recycling bin?

To request a recycling bin for a newly built house please complete this Waste or Recycling Collection Form(PDF, 98KB)

My bin wasn't collected. Who do I contact?  Please call Veolia directly on 03 6427 4646. 

Lost Bins

If you have moved to a property and the wheelie bin is missing please contact your property manager, or the previous owner to return the bin. To purchase a replacement please complete this Waste or Recycling Collection Form(PDF, 98KB).

Latest News

Landfill Levy

Published on 01 July 2022

The Tasmanian Government’s landfill levy starts from 1 July 2022. The money raised through the levy is being reinvested in Tasmania’s recycling, composting, resource recovery services, facilities and infrastructure, resulting in less waste in landfill.

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Did you know about FREE recycling?

Published on 02 August 2021

You can Recycle many items for FREE at the Burnie Waste Management Centre.

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Published on 14 July 2023

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We will be updating this page as we come closer to the introduction on FOGO.

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