Recycling and waste collections in severe weather

• If your recycling containers are only half full and you can manage, please consider waiting until the following collection when the weather may be calmer to leave them out.
• Put your waste and recycling containers out on the morning of collection, as close to, but no later than 6.00am and retrieve as soon as possible after collection.
• Where possible place containers in a sheltered spot, for instance against a fence or wall to reduce exposure to the wind and 'box' lighter bags or containers in with heavier items.
• Ensure the velcro strap on the reusable pink bag is securely fastened to reduce the likelihood of plastic items blowing out.
• Marking your house number or name on your reusable containers will make it easier for collection crews or neighbours to return them after collection.
• Our crews will pick up materials they drop and may be able to pick up wind-blown items close to containers, but they cannot always pick up items that have blown long distances down the street. Please do all you can to help to avoid wind-blown waste and report any serious litter problems.

Thank you for recycling and for helping to keep your neighbourhood clean and tidy.