The bins encourage people to safely dispose of their recreational fishing waste, such as line and tackle, to decrease the amount that reaches the ocean.

Sea birds and turtles are generally the most susceptible to entaglement from discarded fishing line.

In a 12-month trial, the specially designed bins at Little Beach boat ramp, Shoal Bay, Wanda Beach Reserve Jetty and Soldiers Point boat ramp were well used.

The bins were installed and maintained by Ocean & Coastal Care Initiatives (OCCI) Port Stephens in an effort to work with the fishing community to decrease ocean pollution.

Since the trial started OCCI volunteers have collected 6.25 kilograms of fishing rubbish, with an estimated length of more than 2000 metres of fishing line.

According to OCCI president Ron Clarke, the TAngler program has been a huge success, with the Wanda Beach Reserve Jetty bin being emptied twice a week.

After the success of the trial OCCI will now install an additional 15 bins at locations including Shoal Bay wharf, Nelson Bay breakwall, Taylor's Beach and at jetties in Lemon Tree Passage, Mallabula and Raymond Terrace.

"We want to encourage everyone to keep an eye out for the bins and use them," Mr Clarke said.