Standard recycling signs
This resource provides signage for waste and recycling collection systems and bins as well as promoting recycling facilities at events, workplaces and home.
The signs may be downloaded and used, copyright free, for any reasonable purpose.
Where applicable, some signs have been updated in accordance with the Australia Standard colour designations (AS4123.7-2006 Mobile waste containers - Part 7: colours, markings and designation requirements). Signs are available in both colour and black and white versions.
Simply choose the file format (right click and choose Save As) and the original EPS, JPG or TIFF image file will be downloaded to your computer.
Special notes
- Individual graphics are also available so you can develop your own signs. Colours should be adjusted when printing to match the PMS colours shown as closely as possible.
- You may wish to add your council logos, sponsorship information, translations or other information. The signs can be varied or manipulated to suit your purposes, although please retain the colour codes.
- The font is Univers Bold.
- Ink colours are specified according to the Pantone Matching System (PMS).
- You can choose between TIFF, EPS and JPG formats. Files are suitable for Macintosh and PC.
- TIFF files can be opened by graphics software such as Photo Editor, PhotoShop, Paint Shop Pro, etc. This format is ideal for general purpose printing and use. Images can also be pasted directly into applications such as MS Word, Publisher and PowerPoint.
The TIFF image resolution is 300 dpi at A4 size. As these files are large they have been compressed and packaged within a ZIP archive. Use WinZip or UNZIP to extract the image file from this package.
- EPS files can be opened and manipulated by Vector Graphics Software such as Adobe Freehand or Illustrator. They can also be placed in Desktop Publishing applications like Indesign, QuarkXPress or Pagemaker. This format is ideal for high quality image and print reproduction.
NOTE: Due to an Internet Explorer error you may find the files being saved as.PS rather than .EPS. Should this occur, manually rename the file and change the file extension to .eps.
For more information on correcting this problem visit (http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=180030). Please note these instructions are not applicable to Windows 2000. The link is provided for information only and the Department of Environment and Climate Change NSW does not offer any support for problems experienced when trying to reconfigure your computer using these instructions.
- JPG files can be opened and used in a wide range of programs and can also be pasted directly into MS Word and PowerPoint. JPG image resolution is 300dpi.
- The graphics are A4-sized designs suited to any kind of reproduction including screen-printing. We have also included files suitable for printing as stickers for mobile garbage bin lids (9 x 20 cm). File sizes can be modified to suit your needs. Discuss this with your printer.
- An Australian Standard has recently been developed for mobile bin colours (AS4123.7-2006 mobile waste containers - Part 7: colours, markings and designation requirements). The full content of the new Standard is available for purchase from http://www.standards.org.au/ The colour designations for common waste categories are listed in the table below.
| Waste Category | Bin body colour | Bin lid colour |
|---|---|---|
| Garbage | Dark green | Red |
| Recycling (commingled or containers) | Dark green | Yellow |
| Paper / Cardboard | Dark green | Blue |
| Organics (including co-collected food and garden organics) | Dark green | Lime green |
More information
Contact: Sustainability Programs Division.
Note:
This page makes reference to materials published by the former Resource NSW. Enquiries regarding Resource NSW, its programs or publications should be directed to the Sustainability Programs Division.