Residents of the Rural City of Murray Bridge are set to receive new bins in 2025, under Council’s contract with its waste contractor Solo Resource Recovery.
This initiative will standardise all kerbside bins across the Council area, ensuring they are the correct sizes, colours and Council-branded while reducing ongoing repair costs.
Bins have a lifespan of 10 years; however, the current fleet in the Rural City of Murray Bridge is over 15 years old. While some bins remain in good condition, many others are require significant maintenance. Replacing the bins also helps Council align bin colours with national standards, ensuring the region is ready for future developments.
Residents will not face additional costs, as the replacement bins are included in Council's contract with Solo Resource Recovery. All old bins will be recycled, reducing waste and environmental impact.
What will happen during the bin replacements?
- Residents will receive new bins in mid-2025.
- Households with a three-bin system will exchange current bins, which are dark green with blue, yellow, and dark green lids, for new black bins with red, yellow, and green lids.
- Households with a three-bin system will exchange current bins, which are dark green with blue and yellow lids, for new black bins with red and yellow lids.
Council will share further details closer to the rollout, including all the information residents need to prepare for the replacement bins.
FAQs
Why are my bins being replaced if they aren’t broken?
Bins have a lifespan of 10 years; however, the current fleet in the Rural City of Murray Bridge is over 15 years old. While some bins remain in good condition, many others are require significant maintenance. Even if your bins seem fine, replacing all bins at the same time is the most efficient way to ensure that all households have durable bins for the next decade. This process also reduces emissions from ongoing repairs and deliveries. Additionally, replacing the bins helps Council align bin colours with national standards, ensuring the region is ready for future developments.
Will I have to pay for the new bins?
Residents will not face additional costs, as the replacement bins are included in Council's contract with Solo Resource Recovery.
When will the rollout happen?
The rollout will begin in mid-2025 and is expected to take around four weeks.
What will happen to the old bins?
All old bins will be recycled, reducing waste and environmental impact.