Greater Dandenong does not have a Council-owned rubbish tip or transfer station.
Sometimes you have extra waste that can not go into your household bins or the hard waste collection.
Below are some websites on how to recycle and dispose of specific items. Many items are accepted free of charge while some incur a fee. It is always best to call first to confirm opening hours and fees.
Search Recyclingnearyou.com.au a Planet Ark A to Z recycling directory that provides detailed information on waste items and where you can take them to be recycled.
What items can be disposed of in the household bins? Click to view document.
Download Council's A to Z Waste and Recycling Guide - 1.39MB
Further Information regarding Transfer Stations & Recycling Centres can be found:
Website www.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au
Detox your Home
Household Chemical Collection Program
Detox your Home is the Victorian Government’s FREE household chemical collection program.
The program is run by Sustainability Victoria, in partnership with local councils.
Detox your Home is a safe, free and easy-to-use service to dispose of unwanted, highly toxic household chemicals without harming your health or the environment.
Detox your home is a service for households only.
For further information about Detox Your Home, visit the Detox your Home website to find your nearest site call 1300 363 744
E-waste (electronic waste)
E-waste (electronic waste) refers to electronic products that are no longer wanted or working.
It covers a whole range of items from work, home or even the garden shed. From old phones, computers and household appliances to power tools and toys. E-waste (or electronic waste) is full of valuable resources we can reuse, as well as some nasty materials that are bad for the environment.
E-waste is not accepted in the kerbside garbage, recycling and garden waste bins.
Further information:
Go to Council's website for dates and times www.greaterdandenong.com.au
Ecoactiv bins at Customer Service Centres
The following types of products and devices can be disposed of at the collection bins at all the Customer Service Centre:
- Mobile phones & accessories
- Household light globes
- Household batteries only
- CDs & DVDs
E-waste (electronic waste)
E-waste (electronic waste) refers to electronic products that are no longer wanted or working. If it’s got a plug, battery or cord and is unwanted, it’s e-waste.
It covers a whole range of items from work, home or even the garden shed. From old phones, computers and household appliances to power tools and toys.
E-waste is not accepted in the kerbside garbage, recycling and garden waste bins.
Further Information
Disposal options can be found on our website www.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au
Councils Re-use and Recycle Drop off Day
Council runs a number of free drop-off events throughout the year for any unwanted larger electronic and household goods.
You can find out more about these events visit the events calendar.
This free service is in addition to your one free annual hard waste collection.
Council's Homecyle - Free one- off kerbside collection
Council runs a free one-off kerbside collection each year for any unwanted smaller electronics, household goods, clothing and toys.
The collection will occur on the day after your normal yellow lid recycling bin is emptied.
Items are donated to a range of charities for reuse, as well as taken to recycling facilities to be recycled into new products.
The dates are usually advertised on Council's website in the events calendar.
Compost bins and and worm farms
Compost and worm farming workshops
Council regularly run composting and worm farming workshops which will teach residents everything they need to know about composting and worm farming and the benefits of reducing food waste. Alternatively, residents who already have a system set up can find out how to make it work even better!
To find out about upcoming workshops visit the what's on page or email wasteevents@cgd.vic.gov.au to be notified of the next workshop.
Composting rebate
To support Greater Dandenong residents who want to start composting at home, we have partnered with Compost Community to offer compost bins, worm farms or Bokashi bins at a discounted price. You can order online from Compost Community.
Greater Dandenong residents receive one rebate per household per financial year equal to $80 off a selected range of already discounted composting and worm farm systems.