A-Z of waste disposal
This guide provides a list of agencies and recycling centres to help with safe disposal of waste items and correct recycling procedures.
Charges may apply for some items; we recommend you contact the facility to confirm any costs before taking your items.
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic some facilities may not be operating. Please contact the facility to find out if you’re allowed to visit the site under the current restrictions.
Mattresses
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Bed Collect
- Call 1300 662 084 to arrange mattress collection.
Council On Call Hard Waste Collections
- Eligible residential households are entitled to a maximum of two collections per financial year. Maximum of 2m3 of acceptable items taken per booking.
- Book first before putting items onto the nature strip by contacting council on 1300 88 22 33 or visiting one of Council’s Customer Service Centres.
Coldstream Recycling & Waste Transfer Station
- Leonard Road, Coldstream
- Ph: 9739 1227
Eastern Recycling and Waste Transfer Station
- 22 Palmerston Road, Ringwood
- 8872 7877
- Charges may apply
Knox Transfer Station and Recycling Centre
- 251 George Street, Wantirna South
- Ph: 9887 4222
- Charges may apply
Soft Landing
- Call 1800 763 852
- Email admin@softlanding.com.au
Whitehorse Recycling and Waste Centre
- Burwood Highway, Vermont South
- Ph: 9262 6236
- Charges may apply
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Medicines
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Pharmacies
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Medicine blister packs (empty)
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Flora and Fauna recycling program
Can be recycled by sending empty blister packs to the Flora and Fauna recycling program.
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Microwave
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Council On Call Hard Waste Collection
- Eligible residential households are entitled to a maximum of two collections per financial year. Maximum of 2 cubic metres of acceptable items taken per booking.
- To arrange collection book online now, phone 1300 88 22 33 visit one of Council’s Customer Service Centres.
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Mirrors
(must be securely wrapped and labelled ‘glass’)
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Council On Call Hard Waste Collection
- Eligible residential households are entitled to a maximum of two collections per financial year. Maximum of 2 cubic metres of acceptable items taken per booking.
- To arrange collection book online now, phone 1300 88 22 33 visit one of Council’s Customer Service Centres.
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Mobile Phones
(including batteries)
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Free drop off services are available through:
- Most mobile phone shops
- ANZ banks
- Australia Post
- Harvey Norman retail outlets
- Croydon Service Centre, Croydon Library
MobileMuster
- Free drop off service for mobile phones, chargers, batteries and internet dongles. There are a number of drop off locations throughout Maroondah. Visit the Mobile Muster website for your closest location.
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Monitors - computer
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Electronic waste
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Motor Oil
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Whitehorse Recycling & Waste Centre
- Burwood Hwy, Vermont South
- Ph: 9262 6236
*Domestic quantities only
Coldstream Recovery & Waste Transfer Station
- Leonard Road, Coldstream
- Ph: 9739 1227
- Please note $2 is charged for every litre
*Domestic quantities only
Montrose Transfer Station
- 67 - 71 Canterbury Rd, Montrose
- Ph:1800 001 444
*Max 20 litres
Knox Transfer Station & Recycling Centre
- 251 George Street, Wantirna South
- Ph: 9887 4222
*Domestic quantities only
Montrose Transfer Station
- 69-71 Canterbury Road, Montrose
- Ph: 1800 001 444
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This information is a general guide only, believed to be correct at the time of publication. Any corrections or additional information are welcome - email any feedback to Council’s Waste Services team.