Report a problem with your bin service
Report a Missed Service
Before contacting Council in relation to a missed bin service, please check the following:
- Did you place the bin out on time? Note that most of the waste trucks are equipped with a camera and it can therefore be verified whether a bin was out in time or not;
- Is it the correct day of the week for your service? Check the Kerbside Collection calendar (see above);
- Is the bin overflowing? You must be able to close the lid to avoid waste spilling onto the street. An overflowing bin may not be serviced as it is uncompliant;
- Is your bin too heavy? Your bin may have been too heavy to collect as weight limits apply (50kg). Is there a sticker or letter left by the driver to indicate this issue?;
- Is there contamination in your bin? If your recycling bin is too heavily contaminated, you may need to remove the contaminants for it to be serviced; or
- Are there any obstacles around your bins? The waste truck could not reach your bin.
To report a missed service, simply contact Council on 4776 4600.
Report a Lost or Stolen Bin
If your bin has been lost or stolen, please contact Council on 4776 4600.
Note that there may be a cost associated with receiving a new bin, so it is important to keep your bins safe and secure.
Report a Damaged Bin
If your bin has been damaged, please contact Council on 4776 4600.
Note that there may be a cost associated with receiving a new bin, so it is important to keep your bins safe and secure.
All of the above options to report a problem with your bin can also be done via the #DontWasteHinchinbrook app, see banner above to download.