Emptying Litter Bins

Council currently provides 286 litter bins situated in 56 different locations throughout the city for the general public to dispose of their litter and rubbish. Bins are located in areas to maximise their utilisation. Sites include the CBD, urban shopping precincts, retail outlets and milk bars, bus shelters, parks and sporting facilities. Bins in particularly busy areas such as Sturt Street, the Bridge Mall and Lake Wendouree are serviced on a daily basis. Other locations are serviced on regular schedules depending on their usage.

Council staff empty approximately 1320 street litter bins each week. This number increases over the summer months to cater for greater activity over this period.