Recycling

Kerbside Collection

Council provides a fortnightly kerbside recycling service.

 Have your recycling wheelie bin (blue with yellow lid) out by 6.00 am on collection day. Face the wheels of the bin away from the kerb.  Bins must be at least 1 metre apart.

Collection areas

Monday  -Latrobe North and Port Sorell

Tuesday- Latrobe South and designated rural areas

Please click on this link to view the Recycling Calendar. Garbage & Recycling Calendar(104 kb)

What can I recycle ? 

• Plastics with the following codes
• Newspapers/magazines/junk mail/cardboard/office papers
• Glass
• Milk and Juice cartons
• Steel and aluminum cans

 Please rinse all containers and remove all lids.  Do not bundle paper and cardboard.

What I must not recycle

• Plastic bags
• Window glass or mirrors
• Batteries
• Light globes
• Polystyrene foam
• Crockery
• Household rubbish
• Food items
• Household chemicals or oils
• Nappies

Please note:  Do not put waste materials in your recycle bin.  Trucks have close-circuit cameras to monitor bin loads as they are emptied.  Penalties may apply for incorrect use.

Any recycling queries can be answered by Council's contractor, Veolia Environmental Services - phone 6427 4646

Recycling Drop Off Points

Recyclables may also be deposited free of charge at designated locations at the waste transfer stations at Hawk Hill Road, Port Sorell and Bay Drive, Spreyton.