Cardboard Dry and unwaxed cardboard. Recycling bin (yellow lid). Drop-off: Free drop off at the Melton Recycling Facility as cardboard. Wet or wax coated cardboard. General waste bin (red lid): Bag and place in your bin.
Carpet and underlay Drop-off: Melton Recycling Facility (use your waste entitlements or costs apply). Tip: underlay can be used to top worm farms to reduce dehydration of worms.
Cassette tapes Reuse: If still in good condition, donate to the Resale Shop at the Melton Recycling Facility. General waste bin (red lid): Bag and place in your bin.
CDs and DVDs Reuse: If still in good condition, donate to the Resale Shop at the Melton Recycling Facility. Recycling bin (yellow lid): Place plastic CD cases in the recycling bin. General waste bin (red lid): Bag and place CDs (disks) in the general waste bin.
Ceramics Unbroken ceramics Reuse: If still in good condition, donate to the Resale Shop at the Melton Recycling Facility. Broken ceramics General waste bin (red lid): Bag and place broken ceramics in your bin.
Chemical drums (Drum Muster approved) Drop-off: Free drop off at the Melton Recycling Facility as drumMUSTER. Tip: Ensure your drums are triple-rinsed and lid-free.
Chemicals Drop off: Register for a Detox Your Home event near you to dispose of chemicals for free. Tip: Never place chemicals in your kerbside bins.
Christmas decorations, lights and trees Tinsel, tree ornaments and plastic trees Reuse: If still in good condition, donate to the Resale Shop at the Melton Recycling Facility. General waste bin (red lid): Bag and place in your bin. Lights and electronics Drop-off: Free drop off at the Melton Recycling Facility as E-waste. Find out more information about e-waste on our website. Real Christmas trees See Branches and tree pruning