Waste and recycling services

Learn more about what can go in your kerbside bins and what to do with the items that can’t go in any bin. Find out how to book a hard waste collection, which items we can and can’t collect and how to access additional collections if you need them.

Find out which bin to put your waste in

Go to Merri-bek City Council’s Bins and collection services pages to learn which items can go in your food and garden organics (FOGO), mixed recycling, glass recycling and general rubbish bin. Find out how to change your bin size, what to do if your bin is not picked up and how to safely dispose of e-waste. You can also download a waste collection calendar for your address.

What to do with items that can’t go in a bin

Use Merri-bek City Council’s  A to Z guide to Waste and Recycling to find common household items and the different ways to safely dispose of them. This list includes both Council and other services.

Recycling stations

Use a Recycling Station located at one of Merri-bek City Council customer service centres to recycle your old mobile phone, household batteries, fluorescent light globes, CDs & DVDs and vapes.

Booked hard waste collection service

Merri-bek City Council provides residents with the option to book  a hard waste collection for bulky items such as furniture or whitegoods. You can book a pick-up at the time of year that suits you. The service is available to properties where the waste charge is paid. Merri-bek residents using a private waste service can access booked hard waste collections for a fee.