Some of our services are closed or have different hours on Tuesday 3 November for the Melbourne Cup public holiday.

Bins and waste collection

Check bin types and collection dates or learn how different types of waste can be handled or recycled.

When is my bin collection day?

Waste is collected every week. Recycling bins and the food and green waste bins are collected on alternate weeks.

Putting the right items in the right bin helps our waste be recycled into new resources.

Find ways to recycle or dispose of common items using our searchable A-Z waste and recycling guide.

Get help with missed collections, dumped rubbish, or missing or damaged bins.

Keeping your bins clean can help reduce odours and prevent pests.

Find everything you need on hard waste collections, unwanted items, and other waste and recycling options across Darebin.

Please report any dumped rubbish so we can investigate.

Find out about ways to recycle and reduce your waste and help stop valuable resources from going to landfill.

Learn how to recycle soft plastics correctly and check out Darebin drop-off points.

Learn how Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme works, which drink containers are eligible for a 10-cent refund, and where you can return them.

Find out whether we put the right thing in the right bin in Darebin.