From September 2025, all properties within the Serviced Inzone will have a consistent 3-bin fortnightly kerbside collection service, included in rates and delivered by Council’s regional contractor, Veolia.
The new service model is designed to reduce waste and increase recycling, with optimised collection routes that serve more properties efficiently while keeping the charge per tenement low.
Collections alternate between the green-lid FOGO bin one week and the red-lid landfill and yellow-lid recycling bins together the next:
Note: Old bins can be dropped off at the Waste Management Centre or the Burnie Men’s shed for recycling.
Collection Guidelines - Inzone
Please place bins at your designated kerbside collection point together the night before, or by 6 am on collection day.
For questions about using the service, please get in touch with the NWRRR hotline at hello@nwrrr.com.au or (03) 6427 4646.
To help make kerbside collections easy and reliable for everyone, here are a few simple steps that will keep things running smoothly:
- Only the bins assigned to your property will be collected.
- Don’t overfill your bin, make sure the lid can close, and try to keep the weight under 50kg.
- Leave about 1m between bins, and ensure they are clear of cvehiclees, poles, and trees, so the collection truck can access them easily.
- After collection, please return your bins inside your property boundary within 24 hours.
Bin Responsibilities
Council provides bins assigned to each property tenement in the serviced Inzone (outside the CBD).
Bins must stay with the property they are assigned to, even if they are not used.
Looking after your bins helps keep the service safe and consistent:
- If your bin lid, wheels, or axles are damaged, give Veolia a call on 6427 4646 and they’ll help.
- If your bin was out on time but not collected, contact Veolia directly on 6427 4646.
By following these simple steps, you’re helping keep our streets safe, tidy, and accessible making sure collections stay smooth for everyone in the community.
Related Information
- Pack waste loosely so bins can be emptied safely.
- Do not place sharp or hazardous items in bins to avoid damage or injury.
- Let hot materials cool completely before placing them in the bin, to prevent fire hazards.
Looking after yourself when moving bins
We care about your safety when moving bins to the kerb. Safe handling depends on the bin’s weight, the slope of the ground, and your own capacity and strength.
A few simple tips can make a big difference:
Know your limits
- On slopes, rough ground, or uneven surfaces, aim for a maximum of 30–50 kg.
- On flat, smooth ground, a wheelie bin should weigh no more than 70 kg (including the bin and contents).
Safer ways to move your bin
- Whenever possible, push rather than pull; it’s easier on your body and gives you more control.
- Use both hands, keep the bin close, and take your time.
- Be extra careful on steep gradients and don’t overfill your bin.
- Know your limits, everyone’s strength is different, so only move a bin when it feels safe for you.
These simple steps help protect you, your neighbours, and the crews who collect your waste.
Related Information
Currently, everything in your red-lid bin goes to landfill, so the more we can divert to recycling, or FOGO, the better for the environment.
🔗 What’s in your bin?
Making small changes where you live, work and play, like separating food scraps, recycling right, or avoiding waste altogether, makes a big difference.
🔗 A-Z guide of what goes into which bin?
With the rollout of FOGO, we’re working towards 60% less waste going to landfill across the Cradle Coast.
🔗 Landfill diversion tracker
The Landfill levy funds support programs for waste diversion, recycling, education, and circular economy projects. By choosing to Avoid, Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle, we can all make a big difference.
Rethink Waste Tasmania shows you how!
This initiative is delivered by Cradle Coast Waste Management Group, Circular North, and TasWaste South, in partnership with the Tasmanian Government.
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New build? Simply complete the Kerbside Collection Service request form to have your property added and new bins delivered.
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No bin at your property? Bins must stay with their assigned property.
If you’ve just moved in, check with your property manager or the previous owner/conveyancer first.
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Lost bin? Fill out the Wheelie Bin replacement form, and make payment to purchase a replacement.
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Damaged bin? Please report it to Veolia on (03) 6427 4646.
Burnie City Council provides a single, consistent 3-bin fortnightly kerbside collection service, included in rates and available to all properties within the serviced in-zone.
If you need additional waste services beyond your regular Council collection (and the 100kg free disposal available to residents at the Waste Management Centre), a number of private waste operators service all areas within Burnie.
These providers can supply 240L or 660L bins, or larger skip options, for:
- General landfill waste
- Recycling
- Paper and cardboard
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Secure shredding
Businesses, industries, and community organisations are encouraged to contact commercial waste operators directly for tailored collection arrangements.
Commercial waste operators
- Tassie Waste | (03) 6433 1999
- Veolia | (03) 6427 4646
- JJ Richards | (03) 6341 2200
- Cleanaway | 13 13 39
- Waste Service Providers
Households with special and specific situations, such as an acute medical need, and large households with more than 6 persons, may request consideration for an additional collection. This will incur a monthly service fee and require documentation to support your application.
From September 2025, there are three defined zones: CBD, Inzone and Outzone
Kerbside Collection Zones(PDF, 354KB)
CBD properties
Council provides a weekly waste removal service for general waste and cardboard. In the CBD, businesses purchase and maintain their own bins. For more details, go to: CBD Waste Collections
Inzone properties
Council provides bins for a consistent 3-bin fortnightly kerbside collection service, available to all property types. The collection charge per tenement is included in the property rates.
Outzone - Excluded
Properties outside the defined boundary will not be serviced by Council, so there will be no kerbside collection charge on rates. Residents are encouraged to arrange private waste collection with a commercial operator, or take their waste to the waste management centre, 100kg free to residents with ID.