3 Bins and a Basket

Following the introduction of a 3 Bins and a Basket kerbside service, the City of Burnside is now diverting around 60 per cent of household waste from landfill. We can still improve on our performance by learning more about what goes in which bin. Watch our 3 Bins and a Basket and Composting Truth videos below.

3 Bin Collection Information

Council has shifted the day to day management and administration of its waste infrastructure under the care of East Waste. 

All residents are provided with a brochure, colour coded for each of the 3 Bins and your organics basket. If you did not receive or have lost your copy, please contact our Customer Experience team on 8366 4200 to organise a replacement.

Waste Collection Calendar

Additional Bins, Baskets & Compostable Bags

What goes in which bin?

A-Z Domestic Waste Disposal Guide - view this interactive guide on where to place/dispose of general household items.

Individual bin fact sheets:

• The Waste to Landfill Bin(PDF, 569KB) (red lid) gets collected weekly
• The Organics for Compost Bin(PDF, 617KB) (green lid) gets collected fortnightly and
• The Recycling and Reuse Bin(PDF, 528KB) (yellow lid) gets collected fortnightly.
• Kitchen Organics Basket(PDF, 717KB) - residents should change the compostable liner bags every two to three days and place in your organics for compost bin (green lid). For more information on composting, watch our Composting Truth video below.

View the Jeffries e-book '50 Things Not To Put In Your Green Bin'

The Composting Truth

Michael Keelan Introduces Burnside's Three Bins & A Basket

Please watch the 3 Bins and a Basket video below and look out for more Recycle Right tips in the Burnside Focus newsletter and this website.

Further Information

For further enquiries please email east@eastwaste.com or contact East Waste Customer Service on 8347 5111.