Bin skips

A permit is required if the bin skip is to be placed on Council land (ie. nature strip/road).

No permit is required if the bin skip is placed on private land.

An application for a permit must be made by the bin hire company who is providing the bin skip to the resident - most bin hire companies in the area are aware of this requirement. The permit is issued to the bin hire company.

If placed on Council land, the bin skip must be placed in a safe location, must not cause damage to Council property/infrastructure, and must comply with the VicRoads Code of Practice for the Placement of Waste Bins on Roadsides.

Property owners, builders and/or bin hire companies are responsible for the removal of any rubbish that is dumped around the bin skip.

Companies wishing to place a bin skip on Council land and have not done so previously should contact Council's Local Laws team on 1300 88 22 33 to arrange accreditation.

View the Schedule of Fees for placing of bin skips on Council land.

Note: Fines apply where no permit has been issued.

Bin hire process

Bin hire companies must submit a completed Accreditation Form to Maroondah City Council, along with a copy of their Certificate of Currency showing $10million public liability insurance. The Certificate of Currency must list Maroondah City Council as an Interested Party.
A valid Certificate of Currency (as specified above) must be provided annually.
Bin hire company to fax a completed Application For Placing of Bins and Skips in Public Streets for each placement to Maroondah City Council Local Laws on 9294 5634, prior to placement of the bin.
The application will be assessed. An inspection of the site may need to be undertaken by a Maroondah City Council Local Laws Officer.
If granted, the permit will be faxed to the bin hire company.
Each bin hire company is invoiced monthly for the number of bins placed on Council land in the preceding calendar month.

Permit conditions

All requirements of VicRoads Code of Practice for the Placement of Waste Bins on Roadsides must be met.
Bins must not be sited for longer than the period specified on the permit.
No damage should be caused to Council property or infrastructure.
The bin skip must cause no nuisance (eg. smell).
The bin hire company and/or property owner is responsible for clearing any rubbish dumped around bin.