Waste education resources

Bin room signage can help to remind residents what goes in each bin. There is one sign for each of the 4 bins.

How to use: Install the signs on the walls where bins are stored, at just above eye level or high enough not to be covered when bin lids are open. Liquid Nails can be used to hang the signs.
Dimensions and material: A2 corflute for all except for the Moving Out/Spring Cleaning sign which is laminated.

Bin stickers are useful reminders for what goes in each bin. They are available for blue, red, green and yellow bins.

How to use: Apply one sticker to the top of the bin lid. Clean the bin lid prior to placing the sticker and press down firmly when applying.
Dimensions and material: 210mm x 190mm weatherproof sticker

‘No Plastic Bags’ sticker reminds residents that soft plastics or bagged items are not accepted in the recycling bins. Plastic bags clog up recycling equipment and cannot be recycled in most recycling plants.

How to use: Apply one sticker to your recycling bin lids (both the yellow and blue lids) and place it next to the main bin sticker describing what goes in the bin.
Dimensions and material: 115mm diameter round weather-proof sticker

‘No Junk Mail’ can help to reduce the amount of promotional material put into mailboxes.

How to use: Apply one sticker to your letterbox taking care not to cover any unit or house numbers.
Dimensions and material: 90mm x 45mm rectangular weather-proof sticker

Small posters in common areas can remind tenants about correct waste and recycling disposal.

How to use: Place posters on walls in common areas such as foyers or lifts, or distribute hard copies to residents through their mailboxes. Alternatively, download the files and send them to residents when required.
Dimensions and material: A4 size paper posters. Not for outdoor use.

Helpful for new residents in the building to understand how recycling works.

Dimensions and material: A4 folded brochure

Buildings with garbage chutes can place Chute Stickers on the chute doors or near the chutes to notify users of items accepted in the chutes. This will assist to prevent blockages.

How to use: Place stickers on chute doors so they are easily visible.

Compostable bin liners

All liners must have the seedling logo and be certified to the AS4736. Maximum of two satchels per residence.

How to use: Line your kitchen caddy with a compostable liner and put food waste inside. Once full, take out the bag and place it in your green-lid wheelie bin.
Dimensions and material: 8L capacity; 60 certified compostable liners per satchel

FOGO bin room sign

Bin room signage shows residents what goes in each bin.

How to use: Install the signs on the walls where bins are stored, at just above eye level or high enough not to be covered when bin lids are open. Liquid Nails can be used to hang the signs.
Dimensions and material: A2 corflute

FOGO bin sticker

This sticker goes on the green-lid wheelie bin and reminds people to put food in the green bin.

How to use: Apply one sticker to the top of green bin lid. Clean the bin lid prior to placing the sticker and press down firmly when applying.
Dimensions and material: 210mm x 190mm weatherproof sticker

Kitchen caddy

How to use: Place your kitchen caddy on the benchtop in the shade. Line it with a compostable liner and fill with food scraps. Find out what can and can’t go in the green-lid wheelie bin here.
Dimensions and material: 7L bin made with 100% recycled plastic

FOGO brochure

This ‘how-to’ guide explains how to use the FOGO service correctly.

Dimensions and material: A4 folded brochure