Kings Birthday services and hours affected

Hard waste collection

The winter hard waste collection starts mid-June. Find out when your collection is and what you can put out as hard waste.

Register now for first round kindergarten offers

To be considered for round one offers for 2024, register before 30 June 2023.

The Eighty-Six: a new music festival in Darebin

First Announcement of international artists making High Street their home this October
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Need to register a swimming pool or spa at your home? Find out what you need to do, from inspections to registrations and compliance.

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Darebin pool
The Reservoir Leisure Centre (RLC) offers a broad range of aquatics, fitness and gym services to people of all abilities.
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Waste is collected every week. Recycling bins and the food and green waste bins are collected on alternate weeks.
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View available payment methods and how to use direct debit so you're always on time.
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Food and green waste bin being emptied by a truck
Waste is collected every week. Recycling bins and the food and green waste bins are collected on alternate weeks.
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What goes into your food and green waste bin, how to use your kitchen caddy, and reducing food waste at home.

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Bike skills workshops, bike check events and information about e-bikes.

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Protecting Preston Market's social, cultural and historical value for generations to come.
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Close up of a pool and steps

Need to register a swimming pool or spa at your home? Find out what you need to do, from inspections to registrations and compliance.

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View available payment methods and how to use direct debit so you're always on time.
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Browse or filter our list of upcoming events in Darebin.

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Hard Waste Banner

We provide two free hard waste collections each year: one in winter and one in spring.

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Darebin pool
The Reservoir Leisure Centre (RLC) offers a broad range of aquatics, fitness and gym services to people of all abilities.
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An urban farm with hands-on animal activities for the whole family, wildlife rides, a cafe, education programs, volunteering and work experience.

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Take a look at our program of free activities, aimed at increasing physical activity in the community, and within our under-represented groups.
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Darebin Libraries are more than just a place to browse and borrow. Our four branches are welcoming spaces for learning, knowledge and inspiration.
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Get in touch with us directly with issues that affect you, like roads, trees, animals, bins and objections to fines. 
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Pay parking fines by phone, mail, in person or online.
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Find out what your options are for payments, and which methods are accepted.
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