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Waste

Find your waste collection days, learn more about FOGO and the changes starting on 2 October.

Shaping Yarra Ranges

Share your feedback and ideas on current projects and help us shape Yarra Ranges.

Rates

Includes payment options and what to do if you are experiencing difficulties.

Payments

Pay your rates, animal registrations, applications and more.

Burning off

Find out more about when you can burn off for fuel reduction.

Planning

Find out more about the planning process, including how to apply and track existing applications.

Events

Tech Support One-to-One - Various locations

29 November 2023

Book a 45 minute one-on-one session with Tech Support Officer at your local Eastern Regional Library. Many days and times available.

Poetic Portraits

29 November 2023

Poetic Portraits is presented by Yarra Ranges Council in partnership with RMIT University and launches as part of the Over 50's Festival across Yarra Ranges.

Pottery Workshops - Term 4

29 November 2023

Experienced tutors Janet Duncan and Cathy Ennis will guide you through developing pieces to suit your interest – from bowls and teapots to gifts and sculptures.

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Report a road issue

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Report a drainage issue

Report an issue with a blocked or damaged drain, water runoff or other drainage issues.

Report a missed waste collection

Report a missed garbage, recycling or garden organics collection.

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Council meetings

Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes

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Participate and be heard at a Council Meeting

Find out how to talk to a submission, ask a question or lodge a petition with Council.

Attending a Council meeting

Learn more about our meeting code of conduct, CCTV policy and governance rules.

Learn more about the reopening of the Public Gallery from the 11 July 2023 by reading our statement.

Find out more about FOGO

The new Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) collection will make it easier than ever to reduce waste and stop valuable material going to landfill.

From 2 October 2023 garden clippings and food scraps, including meat and bones, will go in your FOGO bin.

We will collect your FOGO bin weekly and turn the waste into compost. This will help reduce harmful greenhouse gases.

Key dates for waste changes

Bin delivery and lid changes will start in July through to September. The collection will start on 2 October 2023.

Waste charges

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

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Monbulk Urban Design Framework adopted

Published on 29 November 2023

Council last night adopted the Monbulk Urban Design Framework, which will help guide Council’s decision making and project priorities for Monbulk in the coming years.

Council enhances Mount Evelyn accessibility with asphalting project

Published on 29 November 2023

Yarra Ranges Council has taken a significant step to enhance accessibility in Mount Evelyn, by asphalting the public toilet car park area on Wray Crescent next to the adjoining youth shed.

Choose Yarra Ranges this Season

Published on 27 November 2023

Choose Yarra Ranges this Season is Council’s festive campaign, celebrating everything the region has to offer over the holiday season.

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

Published on 27 November 2023

Saturday (Nov 25) marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.

All women deserve to be safe, equal and respected. But according to Respect Victoria, on average a woman in Australia is killed by a man they know every 10 days.

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