WasteSorted Bin Tagging Program

About the Program

Encouraging householders to source separate materials into the correct bin at the kerbside is a significant challenge for waste management practitioners. Using a combination of tools and strategies, the WasteSorted Bin Tagging Program has been designed to improve kerbside source separation.

Bin tagging is a method of providing direct feedback on the content of General Waste, Recycling, Food Organics and Garden Organics, and Garden Organics bins to residents by placing a tag on each bin to indicate if the contents are appropriate. The tags provide specific feedback on the contents of each bin as well as some general guidance on what can and can’t be placed in kerbside bins.

Bin taggers conduct a simple visual assessment of the contents of each bin at kerbside prior to collection. Data for each household is collected based on this assessment. A bin tag is then placed on the bin, providing tailored feedback about the contents of the bin.

The Program can provide both incentives and enforcement options to encourage appropriate disposal practice. Enforcement occurs at the end of the bin tagging period and is only used in circumstances where bins are severely contaminated.

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Program Guidelines

WALGA has prepared Guidelines which provide Local Government a step by step process to implement the Bin Tagging Program in their area. These Guidelines provide an overview of the Program and its achievements and go through step by step the planning, preparation, implementation and evaluation phases of the Program.

There is a set structure to the Program which links to how effective its implementation will be. These Guidelines identifies where certain elements of the Program are essential as opposed to when there are options for implementation.

Download guidelines here

Bin Tags

The bin tags artwork is available for a variety of bin configurations including 3-bin FOGO, 3-bin GO and 2-bin Recycling and General Waste. Please email the WALGA Waste Management Team for more information on how to tailor the bin tags for your Local Government.

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Expression of Interest

Expressions of interest for the WasteSorted Bin Tagging Program will open later in 2025.

The Program is available to WA Local Governments, with successful applicants eligible for up to $10,000 in funding to implement the Program.

Bin Tagging App - Privacy Policy

Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) prioritizes the privacy of any users of its apps. Personal information captured using our app is kept to a minimum and is limited to the information, entered voluntarily by a user, and necessary for operation of the app. All information captured is stored on a secure server.

The device ID for each phone that downloads the Bin Tagging app is only used for the purposes of the Bin Tagging Program implementation.

Acknowledgement of Country

WALGA acknowledges the continuing connection of Aboriginal people to Country, culture and community. We embrace the vast Aboriginal cultural diversity throughout Western Australia, including Boorloo (Perth), on the land of the Whadjuk Nyoongar People, where WALGA is located and we acknowledge and pay respect to Elders past and present.

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