Using your Black Cart
When are they collected?
Black Carts are picked up once every two weeks. Set your cart out by 7 a.m.
Can I use extra bags?
Yes, set extra bags one foot to the side of the cart.
How much can I put in the cart?
Carts hold up to 60 kg of material or four standard garbage bags.
What can I put in the cart?
See what items can go in your Black Cart.
Using your Green Cart
When are they collected?
- Spring: Green Carts are picked up every week on the same day as Blue Cart.
- Winter: Green Carts are picked up every second week on the same day as Blue Cart.
- Set carts out by 7 a.m.
Can I use extra bags?
Set extra paper yard waste bags one foot to the side of the cart.
How much can I put in the cart?
Carts can hold 60 kg of material - paper yard waste bags have a 20 kg weight limit.
What can I put in the cart?
See what items can go in your Green Cart.
Using your Blue Cart
When are they collected?
Blue carts are picked up every week on the same day as Green Cart. Set carts out by 7 a.m. on your collection day.
Can I use extra bags?
No, extra bags are not accepted. Save items for the next week or take them to a community recycling depot.
How do I prepare items?
Bundle plastic bags together into one plastic bag. For the rest of your items, put them loose in your cart - for more details, see Using Your Blue Cart.
What can I put in the cart?
See what items can go in your Blue Cart.