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Due to an unprecedented increase in the volume of bin repair and replacement requests, bin repairs and/or swap overs may take up to 5 weeks to be completed.

We apologise for any convenience this may cause. Our Waste Management team is working as quickly as possible to respond to all requests and we appreciate your patience and understanding during this period.

Standard bin sizes

The standard Darebin kerbside waste service includes:

  • 80 litre garbage bin
  • 240 litre recycling bin
  • 120 litre food and green waste bin.

Paying for larger and extra bins

Green waste bins

Larger and extra food and green waste bins can only be requested by the person who owns the property. If you are a renter, you must ask your rental provider or landlord to request this on your behalf. The charge will appear on the property rate notices and will be payable annually. 

Commercial properties are not entitled to food and green waste bins. 

Residential properties

All individually rated residential properties are entitled to one 120L green waste bin, which is included in the waste charge on their rates. They may also request to upsize to a larger 240L bin or one (1) extra 240L bin for a fee. See table below for fees.

Fees - 1 July 2026 – 30 June 2027 Fee
Upsize from 120L to 240L $67.10
Upsize from 120L to 240L (Pensioner Card Holder) $44.37
Additional 240L Green Waste Bin (after first bin) $124.46

Request a different size or second FOGO green waste bin 

Garbage bins for waste

Larger garbage bins can only be requested by the person who owns the property. If you are a renter, you must ask your rental provider or landlord to request this on your behalf. The charge will appear on the property rate notices and will be payable annually.

Requesting a larger garbage bin Fee
Larger garbage bin from 80L to 120L $65.00
Larger garbage bin from 80L to 240L $292.30

About your bins

Charges are payable annually but will be pro-rated based on the application date. The maximum number of additional bins is one additional bin per household, for each bin type.

Changes to bin sizes are only able to be made once every two years (exceptions apply to special consideration waivers).

Applications can only be made if your property receives a Darebin managed waste service. If your property receives a private waste collection, please contact your owner's corporation to discuss additional waste needs. Businesses and commercial properties are not eligible to upsize and must seek a private waste arrangement.

If we provide you with a larger waste bin, it must be used for household waste from the assigned household only. It may not be used for non-household waste, or for the disposal of recyclable materials or green waste.

Special waste needs

We understand that there are some reasons for requiring a larger bin, such as:

  • families with six (6) or more members
  • families with two (2) or more children in nappies
  • households with additional waste for medical reasons.

Request a larger waste bin for a medical condition

If you, or someone who lives with you, requires a larger bin for a medical condition you may be entitled to a fee exemption. Larger bin fee exemptions will be assessed to determine eligibility, and you will need to renew your permit each year. You will be required to provide a medical certificate.

Request a larger waste bin for large families or children in a nappies

If you are a family with six or more members or with two (2) or more children in nappies you may be entitled to a fee exemption. Larger bin fee exemptions will be assessed to determine eligibility, and you will need to renew your permit each year.

Reduce your waste

Visit our Sustainable Darebin pages on the website for tips, tricks and information on reducing your waste.

More information

Customer Service
Visit: Customer Service Centres
Phone: 03 8470 8888
Email: mailbox@darebin.vic.gov.au

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