660L

660L Cardboard Recycling Bin

Large bin for retail stores with regular cardboard packaging.

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About the 660L Cardboard Recycling Bin

The 660-litre cardboard and paper recycling bin provides high-capacity recycling for retail stores, warehouses, and businesses generating substantial volumes of packaging materials. This large yellow-lid wheelie bin offers nearly three times the capacity of standard 240L bins, reducing collection frequency requirements while delivering significant landfill levy savings.

Cardboard recycling makes good financial sense for Australian businesses. With NSW landfill levies around $147 per tonne and similar charges in other states, many businesses find recycling cardboard cheaper than general waste disposal because recyclables avoid landfill levies. Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) across Australia process recycled cardboard into valuable raw materials for local paper mills including Visy, Amcor, and Opal, supporting Australian manufacturing jobs while reducing environmental impact.

The 660L capacity suits businesses generating 20-50kg of cardboard weekly, including retail stores unpacking daily deliveries, e-commerce operations with packaging materials, and distribution centers handling palletized goods. Critical success factors include flattening all boxes to maximize capacity, keeping cardboard clean and dry (wet cardboard cannot be recycled), and avoiding contamination with plastics or food waste. Providers are licensed waste carriers who deliver materials to EPA-licensed MRFs that meet Australian recycling standards.

Technical Specifications

dimensions	1250mm (H) x 1270mm (W) x 775mm (D)
weight	34kg (empty)
material	Commercial-grade UV-stabilized HDPE
color	Yellow lid (recyclables identifier)
wheel Type	Heavy-duty commercial 200mm diameter wheels
capacity	660 litres / 0.66 cubic metres
load Capacity	Up to 300kg when full

Ideal For These Businesses

Retail stores and supermarkets

Warehouses and distribution centers

E-commerce fulfillment operations

Logistics and freight companies

Manufacturing facilities with packaging

Large offices and corporate buildings

Waste Guidelines

What Goes In

✓Corrugated cardboard boxes and cartons
✓Cardboard packaging materials (flattened)
✓Office paper, printer paper, copy paper
✓Newspapers, magazines, and catalogs
✓Paper bags and wrapping paper
✓Cardboard tubes and rolls
✓Paperboard packaging (cereal boxes, etc.)
✓Clean paper packaging materials

Not Accepted

✗Wet, damp, or moisture-damaged cardboard
✗Food-contaminated cardboard (pizza boxes, takeaway)
✗Waxed cardboard or plastic-coated boxes
✗Bubble wrap, plastic packaging, styrofoam
✗Plastic strapping and pallet wrap
✗Aluminum foil or foil-lined packaging
✗Laminated cardboard or glossy paper
✗Tissues, paper towels, or napkins

Frequently Asked Questions

How much can I save by recycling cardboard versus general waste?

Recycling cardboard is generally cheaper than sending the same material to general waste, because recyclables avoid landfill levies. Many businesses find that separating cardboard can noticeably reduce their overall waste costs. For an exact comparison for your premises, enter your postcode for live pricing.

Why must cardboard be flattened before disposal?

Flattening boxes maximizes bin capacity, reducing collection frequency and costs. An unflattened cardboard box is mostly air - a 660L bin can hold only 15-20 intact boxes but can accommodate 100+ flattened boxes of the same size. Flattened cardboard also processes more efficiently at MRFs, reducing contamination and improving bale quality for paper mills. Simply break down boxes along seams and stack flat in the bin.

What happens if my cardboard is contaminated or wet?

Contaminated or wet cardboard cannot be recycled and will result in rejected loads at the MRF. If the provider's driver identifies significant contamination (food waste, liquids, plastic, wet cardboard), the bin may not be collected and you'll be asked to remove contaminants. Persistent contamination may incur additional sorting fees. Keep bins undercover if possible, and always separate food-contaminated cardboard into general waste bins.

Can I mix cardboard and office paper in the same bin?

Yes, cardboard and paper are compatible recyclables and can be mixed in the same yellow-lid bin. Australian MRFs have advanced sorting systems that separate different paper grades (cardboard, office paper, newsprint) for processing. However, keep paper dry and avoid mixing with non-paper materials like plastics, metals, or organics which contaminate the entire load and can result in rejection.