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Waste

Find out more about the new FOGO collection

Did you know more than half of the waste in our rubbish bins could be recycled or composted? We’re making it easier than ever to reduce waste with the introduction of a FOGO (Food Organics and Green Organics) collection service.

The new FOGO service will reduce valuable material going to landfill and help to reduce harmful greenhouse gases.

Find your waste collection and burning off dates

Enter your address to find your next rubbish, recycling, green waste, hard waste and bundled branch collections.

What can I put in each bin

Find out what you can and can't put in each bin

Hard rubbish

Find out what can be collected for annual hard rubbish, bundled branches and metals collection.

Bundled Branch Collection

Bundled branch collection runs in November and December. Find out what you can and can’t put out for your bundled branch collection.

Waste transfer stations (rubbish tips)

View rubbish tip locations and opening hours in the Yarra Ranges.

Waste charges

Learn about what the waste charges service which appears on your rates notice is and what it pays for.

Hazardous Waste Disposal

Find out how to safely dispose of chemicals and hazardous waste.

Composting & worm farms

Information to help you get started composting. Download our composting guide and apply for a composting rebate.

Cancel a waste service

Complete the online form to cancel a waste service

Future waste initiatives

Find out more about advancements in waste and recycling.

Waste education

Find out more about programs for schools and communities to raise awareness about waste minimisation and recycling.

Waste and Recycling Policy

Find out more about the policies and procedures that guide how we deal with waste and recycling in Yarra Ranges.