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Bin Collection Tips

Bin Collection Tips  * Put your bin out the night before your collection day or before 6am on your collection day * Leave a one metre gap between each bin and obstructions such as trees and power poles. * Please place bins close to the road with handles facing your property. * Place the smaller bins on the right-hand side of larger bins so they are not obstructed for the truck driver. * Bins must not weigh more than 80 kilograms. 

What is Circular Economy

Circular Economy Circular Economy is a term used to describe an economic system that promotes the reuse and regeneration of materials or products. It involves sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing and recycling existing materials and products as long as possible. In this way, the life cycle of a product is extended. 

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