A to Z of waste disposal guide

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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Acids

Chemical disposal

Chemicals are unable to be disposed of in any bin. To find out how to dispose of chemicals safely, visit our Household Chemicals page. 

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Air conditioning unit

E-waste disposal

E-waste – or electronic waste – refers to unwanted and discarded electrical and electronic products – essentially anything powered by batteries or an electrical cord and plug.

E-waste cannot be disposed of in any bin. There are a number of ways to dispose of your e-waste in Maroondah, including Council run e-waste recycling drop off events.  To find out how to safely dispose of your e-waste, visit our electronic waste collection page.

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Aluminium cans

Council Kerbside Collection

  • Place in mixed recycling bin, emptied fortnightly. 
  • Visit our recyclables collection page for a full list of accepted aluminium items.

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CDS - Container Deposit Scheme

Recycling and waste centre

Household quantities of excess recyclables can be taken to most centres.

To dispose of this item, contact your local recycling and waste centre. We recommend you visit their website or phone ahead to check opening hours, confirm what items are accepted at the facility, and what charges may apply. View Recycling and waste centres for further information and to find a centre near you.

Animal (small)- deceased

Council Kerbside Collection

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If you discover a dead cat or dog, please call Council on 1300 88 22 33 so that the animal can be removed.   

Antenna

E-waste disposal

E-waste – or electronic waste – refers to unwanted and discarded electrical and electronic products – essentially anything powered by batteries or an electrical cord and plug.

E-waste cannot be disposed of in any bin. There are a number of ways to dispose of your e-waste in Maroondah, including Council run e-waste recycling drop off events.  To find out how to safely dispose of your e-waste, visit our electronic waste collection page.

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Appliances

E-waste disposal

E-waste – or electronic waste – refers to unwanted and discarded electrical and electronic products – essentially anything powered by batteries or an electrical cord and plug.

E-waste cannot be disposed of in any bin. There are a number of ways to dispose of your e-waste in Maroondah, including Council run e-waste recycling drop off events.  To find out how to safely dispose of your e-waste, visit our electronic waste collection page. 

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Asbestos - analysis

For asbestos analysis, contact :

  • Worksafe Victoria on 9641 1555 for advice
  • The National Association of Testing on 9329 1633 and they will refer you to someone in your area (if available).

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Asbestos - removal

Asbestos

Asbestos cannot be disposed of in any household bin. Please seek professional advice prior to handling.

For more information on asbestos removal, please visit our asbestos webpage. 

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Ash

Council Kerbside Collection

  • Place in general waste bin, emptied weekly
  • Must be cold. Do not place hot or warm ashes in your general waste bin
  • Alternatively place in your compost bin

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Discounted compost bin, worm farm or Bokashi bucket 

To purchase a discounted compost bin, worm farm or Bokashi bucket visit our Discount compost systems page. 

 

Bamboo (garden waste)

Council kerbside collection

  • Place in FOGO bin, emptied fortnightly
  • Prunings and branches up to 10cm in diameter and 40cm in length can be placed in your garden organics bin
  • For further information view the food and garden organics collection webpage.

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Recycling and waste centre

To dispose of this item, contact your local recycling and waste centre. We recommend you visit their website or phone ahead to check opening hours, confirm what items are accepted at the facility, and what charges may apply. View Recycling and waste centres for further information and to find a centre near you.

On call bundled prunings 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
  • Learn more or book a collection online, alternatively, phone 1300 88 22 33 or visit one of Council’s Customer Service Centres
  • Bundle and tie prunings with natural string or twine (No synthetic or metal wire).
  • Bundles are to be no more than 1500mm long and 300mm wide.
  • Single tree limbs need to be smaller than 200mm wide and 1500m long (no branches attached and neatly stacked).
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