Waste A-Z

Reuse: If still in good condition, donate to the Resale Shop at the Melton Recycling Facility. 

Drop-off: Free drop off at the Melton Recycling Facility as E-waste. 

Any item that is rechargeable, has a cord attached, or that has a battery compartment is classed as E-waste.

Find out more information about waste at E-waste Melton City Council.

Hard waste collection: If you receive a Council kerbside waste collection service, including both tenants and owners, you can access waste entitlements including hard waste collections. To book your hard waste collection, visit our Hard waste webpage. 

See E-waste. 

Find out more information about waste on our website. 

FOGO bin (green lid) is best, otherwise general waste (red lid).

FOGO bin (green lid) is best, otherwise general waste (red lid). 

Tip: Home compost systems are a great option for managing food and garden waste and make nutrient rich compost for your garden. 

Drop-off: Melton Recycling Facility as mixed rubble (use your waste entitlements or costs apply).

General waste bin (red lid): Bag and place in your bin. 

Important: Animal waste is not accepted in food and garden waste (green) bins. It can contain pathogens that are harmful to people who work at composting facilities. 

See E-waste.

Reuse: If still in good condition, donate to the Resale Shop at the Melton Recycling Facility. 

Drop-off: If in poor condition, drop off for free at the Melton Recycling Facility as E-waste. 

Find out more information about E-waste.

Hard waste collection (box or bag small items): If you receive a Council kerbside waste collection service, including both tenants and owners, you can access waste entitlements including hard waste collections. To book your hard waste collection, visit our Hard waste webpage.

General waste bin (red lid): Bag and place in your bin.

Reuse: If still in good condition, donate to the Resale Shop at the Melton Recycling Facility.

Hard waste collection (box or bag small items): If you receive a Council kerbside waste collection service, including both tenants and owners, you can access waste entitlements including hard waste collections. To book your hard waste collection, visit our Hard waste webpage.

Toys with no electronic element or batteries 

General waste bin (red lid): Bag and place in your bin. 

Important: If toys have a battery or can be plugged in, do not put them in your kerbside bins or public bins. They must be disposed of as E-waste.