Caretaker period

From 12pm Tuesday 22 September, Melton City Council entered into an election (caretaker) period prior to the 24 October 2020 Council election.
During the Election Period we will not be updating or adding new information to the website other than necessary operational information.

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Green Waste

For details on your collection day put your address into Near Me or download the Waste and Recycling Guide(PDF, 944KB) .

Please note: from 1 July 2020, residents will be able to start putting loose food waste into the green bin along with garden waste.  By placing food and garden waste into the green bin, instead of the red bin, you will play an important role in diverting waste from landfill. 
Visit FOGO for more information.

Green waste dos and don'ts

Information on what you can and can't put in your green bin. If it doesn't grow, it doesn't go!

Live greener

Avoid sending food waste to landfill and start a compost bin, worm farm or Bokashi bin.

Food and garden waste

From 1 July 2020 residents will be able to put their food waste into the green bin along with their garden waste.

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