Recycling Right means always putting the right items in the recycling bin, keeping the wrong items out (plastic bags, soft plastic, drinking glasses, polystyrene), and making sure all recycling goes in the bin loosely (no bags!). Otherwise, they should be placed in the general waste bin. Darebin Living yoghurt pots margarine tubs food tins & drink cans foil cardboard cartons food waste newspapers plastic bottles glass jars & bottles . Maximum of two bins allowed per business.Businesses operating from a residential rated property are not eligible for the Business Recycling Service.If you are a not-for-profit organisation, you may be eligible for a fee reduction or waiver at Council’s discretion.

Do you know what you can put in your waste bin? Visit darebin.vic.gov.au/hardwaste for more information. We’re thankful for your patience.What is Darebin doing in terms of advocacy for a long-term solution to the recycling crisis?We are advocating to State and Federal Governments to come up with more sustainable long-term solutions for processing recycling locally, and we will update the community on how residents can get involved soon. Know what can and can't go in your recycling bin! If you require a larger bin for a disability/medical condition, you may be entitled to a fee exemption. Material that can be reused, recycled or composted should not go in this bin. Up to two yellow-lidded recycling bins are available to Darebin businesses for a one off fee Find out if you live in the East or West collection zone by checking the map below, or downloading the Printed calendars are also available from our Customer Service Centres, or you can call 8470 8888 to have one posted to you.

Reusing is essential to minimising your fashion footprint. Visit the  If you have large quantities of the above items, please visit the Darebin Resource Recovery Centre. After weeks of negotiations, Council has this afternoon secured a recycling service contract with VISY, following the collapse of our previous provider SKM as a result of the statewide recycling crisis.The deal is the culmination of months of hard work to secure the limited remaining capacity for recycling in Victoria. Visit www.redcycle.net.au for drop-off locations.

This means e-waste can not go in any kerbside bin. These codes (1 -7) are part of the Resin Identification Code, and identify the type of resin the plastic product is made from, not whether it can be recycled.

Some if it may even end up in our new local roads as new resurfacing in our streets.We have also introduced a food waste collection service using our green bins.

The day of collection depends on where you live. Fees are subject to change without notice. Waste collection calendars for 2020 are now available: 2020 East Zone Recycling Calendar Collections Household waste bins are collected weekly. See below how to reduce, reuse and recycle your unwanted clothing. Permits must be renewed annually. To find out how you can recycle right and reduce your waste, We are no longer accepting corks and ring pulls in the community recycling stationsAccording to the Council of Textile and Fashion Industries of Australia, Australians send around $500 million worth of fashion clothing to the tip each year, yet over 95% of it can be recycled and reused. The industry consumes more energy than the international flights and shipping industry combined. Check our Handy Tip: Don't be tricked by the triangle and number stamp on plastic products. Household recycling bins are collected fortnightly, alternating with green waste bin collections (green lids). There is a one off fee of $100.10 (GST exempt) per bin. Visit the Rubbish Collection Days Map to find your collection day or search for your property address on the Interactive Map on DarebinGuide. Darebin City Council acknowledges the Wurundjeri people as the traditional owners and custodians of this land and pays respect to their Elders past and present. Recycling Calendar Download the 2020 Recycling Calendar for all the information you need to keep track of your recycling and green waste collection dates: 2020 East Zone Recycling Calendar; 2020 West Zone Recycling Calendar; Printed calendars are also available from our Customer Service Centres, or you can call 8470 8888 to have one posted to you. This new contract with VISY will run for four years.Until the deal was reached, Council could not provide further detail around these confidential contract negotiations due to legal reasons.We acknowledge the role of the State Government in acting quickly to help Darebin cut through red tape to secure VISY as its new provider.We remain extremely thankful for your patience, and the community’s willingness to work together to reduce our recycling waste where possible.Darebin City Council has entered into a four year contract with recycling processor, VISY, to accept and process the council’s kerbside recycling collections.Will there be any changes to the collection of my recycling bin?No, there will not be any changes to the collection of your household recycling bin.
Has your rubbish bin been missed during a recent collection? Your household waste bins are collected weekly, except on certain public holidays. Is your bin too small for your household needs? non-recyclables . See below some tips to help reduce your fashion footprint.

Has your bin been damaged, stolen or lost and you need a replacement?