Yes!

All households can get a larger or additional rubbish bin if they need it. There is a higher waste charge for larger bins. Well give you more information on bin size options in February 2025 when we ask you to pick your bin size for the trial.

Families with 2 or more young children in nappies are eligible for a larger rubbish bin at no extra cost. Click here to find out if you’re eligible or how to apply.

Not necessarily.

Unfortunately, nappies smell. But we’ve been looking at the experience of other households at councils that already have fortnightly rubbish collections.

We’ve found that these councils have reported households had no ongoing issues with nappies once the service change was established. Encouragingly, despite initial concerns, rubbish bins with disposable nappies were found to be no smellier when collected every 2 weeks.

Households in these council areas have been following these tips to help manage nappies in the rubbish bin:

• Firmly wrap nappies before placing in the rubbish bin
• Where possible, flush solids from the nappy (yes, we mean poo!) down the toilet
• Store your rubbish bin in the shade and out of direct sunlight if you can
• Make sure your rubbish bin lid closes properly and there are no cracks in the bin sides.

Yes!

Using cloth nappies can save space and reduce the smell in your rubbish bin. While the convenience of disposable nappies still wins out for many families, reusable modern cloth nappies have come a long way.

Whether using them sometimes or all the time, the environmental and cost savings of modern cloth nappies can be significant.

We offer a discount of up to $100 each year for the purchase of cloth nappies and accessories to help households cut their waste. Find out more about our cloth nappy subsidy on our Reducing waste page.

By reducing your household waste you can help to free up more space in your rubbish bin.

For tips on how to reduce household waste visit our Reduce household waste page