The LidStop Advice Centre provides practical, Australia-focused guides on wheelie bin lids, wind issues, wildlife access, odour control, safety risks and council waste management challenges. Our articles are designed to help households, communities and councils reduce litter, protect wildlife and improve neighbourhood cleanliness.

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Birds around a wheelie bin

How to Stop Cockatoos, Crows & Ibises from Open...

If you’ve ever woken up to your bin torn apart by birds, you know how frustrating (and messy) it can be. Cockatoos, crows and ibises are incredibly intelligent — and...

How to Stop Cockatoos, Crows & Ibises from Open...

If you’ve ever woken up to your bin torn apart by birds, you know how frustrating (and messy) it can be. Cockatoos, crows and ibises are incredibly intelligent — and...

Wheelie Bin repair

The Complete Guide to Wheelie Bin Maintenance —...

Wheelie bins work hard — every week, every season, in every type of weather.But most households never maintain their bins… until something breaks, smells, leaks, or stops closing properly. The...

The Complete Guide to Wheelie Bin Maintenance —...

Wheelie bins work hard — every week, every season, in every type of weather.But most households never maintain their bins… until something breaks, smells, leaks, or stops closing properly. The...

Bin lids open and closed

Wheelie Bin Myths Australians Still Believe (20...

Wheelie bins are part of everyday Aussie life — but over the years, a surprising number of myths, rumours and half-truths have spread through neighbourhoods, Facebook groups and even local...

Wheelie Bin Myths Australians Still Believe (20...

Wheelie bins are part of everyday Aussie life — but over the years, a surprising number of myths, rumours and half-truths have spread through neighbourhoods, Facebook groups and even local...

How to stop maggots in a wheelie bin during summer

How to Stop Maggots in Your Wheelie Bin (Simple...

If you’ve ever opened your wheelie bin on a hot day and seen maggots crawling around the lid or inside the bin — you’re not alone. The best way to...

How to Stop Maggots in Your Wheelie Bin (Simple...

If you’ve ever opened your wheelie bin on a hot day and seen maggots crawling around the lid or inside the bin — you’re not alone. The best way to...

Bin Straps, Weights, Padlocks & Bungee Cords

LidStop vs Bin Straps, Weights, Padlocks & Bung...

When your wheelie bin lid keeps blowing open in the wind, flipping back during storms, or being opened by birds and possums, it’s tempting to try anything to keep it...

LidStop vs Bin Straps, Weights, Padlocks & Bung...

When your wheelie bin lid keeps blowing open in the wind, flipping back during storms, or being opened by birds and possums, it’s tempting to try anything to keep it...

Open Wheelie bin lids

The Hidden Health Risks Lurking in Your Wheelie...

Wheelie bins aren’t just dirty — they’re biological hot zones. Every week, millions of Aussie households unknowingly expose themselves to harmful bacteria, airborne contamination, and pest-spread disease… all because their...

The Hidden Health Risks Lurking in Your Wheelie...

Wheelie bins aren’t just dirty — they’re biological hot zones. Every week, millions of Aussie households unknowingly expose themselves to harmful bacteria, airborne contamination, and pest-spread disease… all because their...

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