From 3 November 2025, ACT households can register for an additional 240-litre green waste bin, giving Canberrans more flexibility to manage their garden organics at home.
Minister for City and Government Services Tara Cheyne said the option to have an additional green bin delivers on an ACT Government election commitment and responds to community demand for more green waste capacity.
"We know many Canberrans love their gardens, and for those with larger yards or lots of greenery, one green bin isn't always enough," Minister Cheyne said.
"An additional green bin makes it easier for households to keep their gardens tidy while continuing to divert organic waste from landfill and turn it into high-quality compost for our city."
Households can register for an additional green waste bin with a one-off payment and delivery fee of $99.40, and an annual service and administration fee of $86.70, indexed annually.
Bins will be delivered throughout November, with collections commencing from 1 December 2025. Additional bins will be collected fortnightly alongside existing green waste bins.
"We know that green waste entering our drains and waterways can increase the nutrient loads in our lakes, contributing to the proliferation algal blooms," Minister Cheyne said.
"This is about giving households choice and convenience, as well as supporting Canberrans to do the right thing when they're disposing their green waste."
Households participating in the ACT's food organics and garden organics (FOGO) pilot are not eligible for an additional green waste bin, as they receive weekly collections of their green waste bin.
Registration information will be available from 3 November at www.cityservices.act.gov.au/recycling-and-waste.
