Bin it better

Did you know Council offers a range of free and affordable rubbish services for residents?

Kerbside hard-rubbish collection

Each household can book two free collections per financial year. Visit www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/waste to book.

Bundled branch collection

Free collection from your nature strip. Call 9217 2170 to book.

Whitegoods

Drop off whitegoods for free at Wollert Landfill (55 Bridge Inn Road, Wollert), SRS Metals (304–308 Mahoneys Rd, Thomastown) or Kids off the Kerb (call 9982 5600; 9 Dunstan Crt, Thomastown).

Tip vouchers

Ratepayers can use the waste and recycling vouchers available on their rates notice for free or discounted drop-off of green waste, timber, brick and rubble and other general waste.

Recycling station

Drop off selected items for free at our recycling stations. Items accepted include x-rays, printer cartridges, mobile phones and accessories, cameras and accessories, DVDs and CDs, VHS/video and audio cassette tapes, fluorescent light globes and tubes, and small e-waste items, such as iPods and MP3 players. Find a location near you at www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au.

Remember, your trash might be someone else’s treasure, so consider donating your unwanted items before throwing them out. For more information about the range of waste services available, visit www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/waste.