Public Notice - Bin Tagging Education Program, Lower Herbert
Published on 10 August 2026
Hinchinbrook Shire Council advises that the Bin Tagging Education Program will be conducted in the Lower Herbert area from Monday 10 August 2026 to Monday 7 September 2026.
As part of the program, Council officers will carry out visual inspections of yellow-lidded recycling bins presented for collection on scheduled collection days. Following the inspection, households will receive a feedback tag reflecting the level of contamination present and whether recyclable items have been placed in the bin correctly
The program aims to support better recycling practices, increase resource recovery, and reduce contamination in kerbside recycling collections. Hinchinbrook Shire currently disposes of approximately 4,000 tonnes of kerbside waste each year.
Diverting just 10 per cent of recyclable material from the red-lidded general waste bins into yellow-lidded recycling bins could reduce landfill waste by up to 400 tonnes annually, helping to extend the life of the local landfill.
This program is education-focused and designed to help residents make informed, waste-wise recycling decisions.
Council encourages all residents to familiarise themselves with what can and cannot be placed in their yellow-lidded recycling bin. Bin tagging inspections will be undertaken on the following collection days:
- Monday 10 August 2026;
- Monday 24 August 2026; and
- Monday 7 September 2026.
Each bin tagging round runs fortnightly for six weeks and includes a follow-up assessment approximately six months later. A further six-week bin tagging round is also planned for late 2026, with follow-up activities continuing into early 2027.
For further information please visit the Waste and Recycling page on Council’s website or contact Council's Customer Service Centre on (07) 4776 4600.