Household waste bin

You can order a 240L bin under exceptional circumstances, such as for families of 4 or more or if needed for medical reasons. Commercial premises can also have 240L waste bins.

If you would like to downgrade to a smaller bin, please contact Customer Service on 9278 4444 and we will organise it for you.

Your household waste bin and recycling bin are collected on the same day each week.

Collected household waste is taken to the Boroondara Recycling and Waste Centre for sorting and then transferred to our contracted landfills.

If you are a new resident at a new property that doesn't have a household waste bin, you can contact us to a order one.

Council does not provide a bin service to vacant properties, or properties under construction. Please contact Council at the conclusion of construction, or once your Certificate of Occupancy has been obtained and your property is occupied.

What we collect

Household waste is anything that can't be:

• re-used or recycled
• placed in your compost bin
• placed in your green waste bin.

Make sure all your household waste is securely stored in rubbish bags to prevent spillage during collection.

What we don't collect

• green waste, including soil
• medical waste
• household chemicals, oils, paints, solvents or other liquids
• syringes and needles
• unwrapped vacuum dust, ashes or broken glass
• building or excavation materials, including timber.

Household waste can also be disposed of at the Boroondara Recycling and Waste Centre (charges apply).

Put your bin out the night before your collection day:

• on the naturestrip
• close to your driveway
• clear of all obstacles such as trees, poles and parked cars
• with the bin handle facing your property.