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FROM REDLAND CITY COUNCIL
There’s good news for households looking to manage their day-to-day costs and make a positive environmental impact: a smarter bin setup can help you do both. By switching from a standard combination of 240L waste/240L recycling bin combination to a 140L general waste/240L green waste/340L recycling bin combination, residents can keep garden waste and recyclables out of landfill and save a little money.
This combination works because it aligns with how most households actually generate waste. More than half of what we throw away in the red-lid bin doesn’t need to be there – garden clippings, paper, cardboard, bottles – can be recycled or composted. With a larger 340L recycling bin and a 240L green bin, there’s plenty of room to sort these materials correctly. What’s left for landfill quickly shrinks, making a smaller 140L waste bin more than enough for most homes.
Rather than feeling like a limitation, a smaller general waste bin becomes an empowering tool. It encourages better habits, reduces unnecessary waste, and helps households become more conscious of what they consume. Many families who make the switch are surprised at how quickly it becomes second nature.
The financial benefits are just as appealing. Switching to a 140L red-bin and upsizing from a 240L recycling bin to a 340L recycling bin, when ordered at the same time as a 240L green bin, is a cheaper option, meaning savings for households. At the same time, reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill helps ease pressure on council budgets – something that benefits the entire community over time.
Most importantly, this is a positive step toward a more sustainable future. Every recycled bottle, every composted palm frond, and every smaller landfill bin adds up. Together, these choices mitigate future expenses, reduce emissions, conserve resources, and keep our community cleaner and greener.
Sometimes making a difference doesn’t require a big change – just a smarter one.
To get a better bin bundle, call Council on 3829 8999 or search “Redland Bin Bundle” to learn more.
