Bin upgrades or extra bin costs
You must pay extra to upgrade your bin or get extra bin services. What you will pay depends on what size bins you have.
You can save money and reduce your rubbish going to landfill by swapping your 120-litre bin for an 80-litre bin.
You can upgrade or order a new bin online through our website.
We aim to process rubbish charge amendments within 5 business days of the bin change.
The waste fees and charges are valid from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026.
| Bin combination | Fee 2025/26 |
|---|---|
| Residential Waste Charge - Standard Services 80L rubbish, 240L Recycle, 240L FOGO, Hard Waste, Bundled Green Waste | $415.15 |
| Residential Waste Charge - Additional bin exempt 80L+120L rubbish, 240L Recycle, 240L FOGO, Hard Waste, Bundled Green Waste | $415.15 |
| Residential Waste Charge - Reduced Services 80L rubbish, 240L Recycle, Hard Waste, Bundled Green Waste | $265.60 |
| Other (optional) surcharges or fees | Fee 2025/26 |
|---|---|
| Garbage Bin upgrade surcharge 120 litre (replace 80 litre bin) | $48.50 |
| Garbage Bin upgrade surcharge 240 litre (replace 80 litre bin) | $155.80 |
| Garbage Bin upgrade surcharge 240 litre (replace 120 litre bin) | $107.30 |
| Additional Garbage Bin 120 litre | $107.30 |
| Additional Food and Organics Bin 240 litre (previously green waste only) | $149.55 |
| Additional Recycle Bin 240 litre | $62.00 |
About bin fees
Every household must pay a residential rubbish charge so Council can provide bin services. The charge depends on what size bins you have. This charge appears on your rates bill.
The residential rubbish service charge provides:
- the wheelie bin combination that you use for rubbish, recycling and food and garden waste
- bundled branches and residents own container for additional food and garden waste
- hard rubbish service.
This applies to all residential properties in Knox that use Council's rubbish services. A small number of properties (some apartments or multi-unit developments) may be required to use private rubbish services.
If you are renting, the owner or rental agent will arrange Council bins for you.
Need help?
Contact us and we will get back to you.
Or call our Customer Service team on 9298 8000.
