Waste A-Z

Exchange: Car seats that were in an accident may be exchanged at some sellers, including at Baby Bunting until 27 April 2027.

Drop-off: if in poor condition drop off at the Melton Recycling Facility (costs apply).

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. 

Recycling bin (yellow lid).

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

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

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

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

Drop-off: Free drop off at participating locations. 

Tip: Tape the ends of household batteries before disposal.  

Important: Never bin your batteries. Binning batteries is harmful to the environment and a fire risk. 

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

Drop-off: Melton Recycling Facility (costs apply). 

Important: Never put beans into the recycle bin (yellow lid). 

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

Drop-off: if in poor condition, drop off metal bed frames for free at the Melton Recycling Facility as scrap metal. For other types of bed frames drop off as mixed waste and use your waste entitlements. 

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.

Blankets and sheets 

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

Donate: Blankets that are not suitable for resale can be donated to local animal shelters, including the Melton Animal Pound, for reuse. Call your local shelter first to check that they can take your items. 

Doonas and Pillows 

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

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

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

Drop off: For metals, drop off for free at the Melton Recycling Facility as scrap metal. Other components, such as tyres, incur a fee. 

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.