Extra bin fee
Both residents and businesses must pay an annual fee to have an extra garbage or recycling bin. If you request this service, we will invoice you annually from 1 July 2019 separately to your annual rates.
For the current fee, select the relevant application form below.
Fee exemption
Residents in either of the following situations will not need to pay the fee:
- households with 5 or more children under the age of 18 - a copy of your Medicare/healthcare card showing children's names is required
- residents with special or medical needs - a medical certificate or letter from a doctor is required
Extra bin request fees (residential)
| Bin type | Additional cost per quarter | Additional annual cost |
| 120 Litre Garbage Bin | $53.31 per quarter | $213.26 per annum |
| 240 Litre Recycling Bin | $21.63 per quarter | $86.54 per annum |
Extra bin request fees (business/commercial)
| Bin type | Additional cost per quarter | Additional annual cost |
| 240 Litre Commercial Garbage Bin | $129.81 per quarter | $519.23 per annum |
| 240 Litre Commercial Recycling Bin | $21.63 per quarter | $86.54 per annum |
Please note that fees are not GST applicable and invoices will be mailed quarterly.
Apply for extra bins
- To apply online please use the relevant form.
- If you want to apply for a fee exemption, please email proof of your household's eligibility to wasterecycling@whittlesea.vic.gov.au