Kerbside Collection Services

The City of Launceston provides regular kerbside waste collection to all homes in the General Collection Areas for general waste and household recycling. We also offer Food Organics and Garden Organics products (FOGO) collection by registration.

Across the whole of the municipality, contractors will collect bins between 6 am to 6 pm on your allocated day. Please ensure bins are out prior to the collection window. Click through the below tabs for collection details.

General waste

		Bin lid colour: red or pink
		Collection schedule: weekly

Items that can be placed in the bin:	Items that cannot be placed in the bin:
Normal household waste Small amounts of garden waste Wrapped animal droppings Nappies (single use) Textiles Cigarette butts Cardboard (waxed)	Hot ashes Oil Paint Chemicals Solvents or other liquids Heavy builders' rubble Car parts Large timber Metal pieces Concrete Bricks Asbestos or other hazardous materials Batteries Sharps

Recycling

		Bin lid colour: yellow
		Collection schedule: fortnightly

Items that can be placed in the bin:	Items that cannot be placed in the bin:
Cans (including empty paint and aerosols) Glass bottles Paper (not shredded) Aluminium foil (scrunched) Cardboard (not waxed, clean) Plastic containers Metal and plastic lids (larger than 8cm in diameter)	E-waste Textiles Bagged items Polystyrene Soft plastics Nappies Paint Green waste CDs and DVDs Car engines Batteries Tetra packs (including long-life milk and juices) Sharps Coffee pods Lids (smaller than 8cm in diameter)

Find out more about recycling

FOGO

		Bin lid colour: green
		Collection schedule: fortnightly

Items that can be placed in the bin:	Items that cannot be placed in the bin:
Garden organics Paper (shredded) Tissues Soiled cardboard (e.g. pizza box) Food scraps Grass clippings	Sharps Gardening equipment (e.g. hoses) Nappies Plastic (e.g. food packaging) Cans Glass Textiles Oil

Find out more or to register for our FOGO collection service

Find out how to dispose of common waste items by searching in our A - Z of waste and recycling.
A - Z of Waste and Recycling

Other kerbside collection services:

Manage your kerbside collection

Change the size or quantity of bins at my property

Yes, residents can opt to adjust the size of their waste bin and the quantity of both the waste and recycling bins, for an administrative fee and amendment to their annual rates charge.

Applications can either be lodged by contacting the Customer Service Centre on (03) 6323 3000 or by completing and returning one of the following forms:

Request to Change Wheelie Bin Size

Request to Change Quantity of Wheelie Bins

Residents can also apply for additional FOGO bin(s), for a one-time charge per bin, either online here or over the phone on (03) 6323 3000. Currently, the FOGO bins are only available as a 240-litre bin.

Why was my bin not collected?

The most common reasons for missed collections include:

Bins placed on the kerbside after 6am
Bins were not visible to the driver (possibly blocked from view by a parked car)
Overflowing bin (the lid must be closed)
Wrong bin placed out for collection - see previous FAQ for information on collection days
Bin was deemed to be contaminated - see section below for information on acceptable waste types for each bin

If your bin hasn't been emptied by 3pm on your normal collection day, and none of the above applies, please contact the Customer Service Centre on (03) 6323 3000.

To report any issues or if you have any queries with the collection service, please contact us.

What can I do if my bin is full prior to my collection day?

If you regularly overfill your bin(s), please see the above section regarding changing the number/size of bins at your property.

If you have filled your bin prior to collection day, and it is not a frequently recurring event, you are eligible to request an additional collection for a fee. To arrange this, please contact customer service on (03) 6323 3000.

Alternatively, you can take excess waste to one of our waste centres and pay for its disposal there.

Can I get assistance with my kerbside collection as I am unable to handle them myself?

The City of Launceston provide a driver assist service for eligible people with disabilities or injuries. If your residence is 20 metres or less from the road and you don't have someone living with you who is capable of putting your wheelie bin out, you may be eligible for this service.

Please contact us to find out if you're eligible. Once you know you are eligible for the service, please complete the application form to register for the service.

How check which collection area I live in?

Using the Kerbside Collection Map

Simply type in your address to the search bar or click on your location on the map below.

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