View all our services to help you dispose your unwanted items, learn how to recycle and more.
Manage your waste
Book a hard rubbish collection
Looking to get rid of large unwanted household items. Find out what we can collect.
Container Deposit Scheme in Manningham
Victoria’s first Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) is now operating across Victoria, including sites in Manningham.
Soft plastics recycling put on hold
We are working with other Victorian Councils to lobby the State Government for soft plastics processing facilities.
Recycle at your local mini recycling station
We've installed mini recycling stations so you can recycle common household items that cannot go into your bins.
Find your local transfer stations (tips) and recycling centres
View a list of our closest transfer stations (tips) and recycling centres.
How to dispose of items
Find out how to dispose of your unwanted items using the Alphabetical listing
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Waste and recycling facilities close to Manningham
View a list of our closest transfer stations (tips) and recycling centres below.
Not sure how to dispose of unwanted items?
Check out our A-Z waste and recycling guide or contact us.
When are your bins collected?
Or download a copy of the Waste Collection calendar.
Do you live in a high fire risk area?
If your bin collection day is on a Friday, then you live in a designated high-fire risk area.
We postpone waste collection in these areas on catastrophic days - this is not the same as total fire ban day. If this occurs, leave your bins out until they are collected.
How to place bins out for collection
Place your bins out the night before and bring them in by the end of your collection day.
Present your bins
At least half a metre (50cm) apart | |
With a minimum of 1 metre clearance from parked cars or any other obstructions | |
With a minimum of 1 metre clearance from trees, light poles or any other obstructions. | |
In a hammerhead or court bowl (cul-de-sac) Place your bins on the straight section of the street for collection. Keep the bowl of court free of parked cars. |
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In a dead end street Place your bins on one side to assist with collection. Keep the end of the dead end street free of parked cars. |
Get help taking out your bins
We offer a collection service for residents who, due to frailty, disability, medical or mobility conditions, are unable to place their bins out for the weekly waste collection.
Who can start a new waste service or add additional bins?
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you are the owner, landlord or property manager
Yes, as owner or manager of the property you can make the request. -
you are renting
No, you'll need to contact your landlord or property manager to make the request. -
you run a commercial business
Yes, as long as you're the landlord or property manager of the commercial property. View commercial garbage bin costs
How much does it cost?
To start a new waste service, you'll need to choose from one of the six options below.
Option 1: $322.00 per year (standard waste service)
- 80 litre garbage bin (red lid)
- 240 litre recycle bin (yellow lid)
- 240 litre FOGO bin (green lid)
Option 2: $420.50 per year
- 120 litre garbage bin (red lid)
- 240 litre recycle bin (yellow lid)
- 240 litre FOGO bin (green lid)
Option 3: $369.00 per year
- 80 litre garbage bin (red lid)
- 360 litre recycle bin (yellow lid)
- 240 litre FOGO bin (green lid)
Option 4: $467.50 per year
- 120 litre garbage bin (red lid)
- 360 litre recycle bin (yellow lid)
- 240 litre FOGO bin (green lid)
Option 5: $671.50 per year
- 240 litre garbage bin (red lid)
- 240 litre recycle bin (yellow lid)
- 240 litre FOGO bin (green lid)
Option 6: $718.50 per year
- 240 litre garbage bin (red lid)
- 360 litre recycle bin (yellow lid)
- 240 litre FOGO bin (green lid)
Additional bins
If you already have a waste service with us, you can order additional bins. You may also swap the sizes of your bins.
Bin type | Cost |
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80 litre garbage bin (red lid) |
$213.50 per year |
120 litre garbage bin (red lid) - only available if you already have a 120 litre garbage bin |
$250.50 per year |
240 litre recycle bin (yellow lid) |
$91.50 per year |
360 litre recycle bin (yellow lid) |
$139.00 per year |
240 litre FOGO bin (green lid) - the minimum period for an additional FOGO bin is six months. You'll only be charged for the time you have the bin. For example: if you have the bin for six months it will cost $75.75. |
$151.50 per year |
How to pay
All costs are added to your rates.
How to order a new bin
You can order online using the 'Order now' button for any of the following:
- you're moving into a new house and need bins (fees apply)
- you would like an additional bin (fees apply)
- you would like to swap bin sizes (fees apply)
- the bin is missing
- the bin is broken
Otherwise you can contact us or email waste@manningham.vic.gov.au.
Why recycle food waste?
When food and garden waste is sent to landfill it decomposes without oxygen (anaerobically). This process produces odorous gases and methane, which has a global warming potential 25 times greater than carbon dioxide.
Also our garbage bins contain approximately 50% food and garden waste. That means composting your food you can cut your rubbish in half.
Start composting with our Compost Community promotion
To assist you to reduce your waste and start composting, we offer a range of discounted composting products through Compost Community. Manningham residents can receive 40% off the recommended retail price, including free delivery.
Who can order from Compost Community?
You can order from this program as long as:
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you live in a residential property in our municipality
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your household has not already ordered through this promotion.
What products are available?
We are offering 5 types of composting systems through the Compost Community promotion. Here is a list of the available products:
Composting system |
RRP (incl. shipping) |
Cost (40% off and free delivery) |
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Worm farming starter pack |
$213.85 |
$99.00 |
Compost starter pack |
$165.90 |
$81.00 |
Bokashi starter pack |
$157.00 |
$69.00 |
Pet poo composting kit |
$152.00 |
$62.40 |
Tumbler pack |
$274.95 |
$130.80 |
Replacement worms pack |
$183.85 |
$83.10 |
How to purchase products
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Visit the Compost Community website.
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Enter in your Manningham residential address.
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Choose your composting system.
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Order your products.
Who can repair or replace bins?
If you have a waste service with us, we can repair or replace broken or missing bins.
We repair your bin if:
- the lid is missing or cracked
- the lid is missing the pins which attach to the bin
- the wheels are missing or damaged
We replace your bin if:
- the handle on the body of the bin is cracked
- the body is cracked or damaged
- the bin is missing
How much does it cost?
Bin repair or replacement is free of charge.
How to request
You can request online using the 'Request now' button.
Otherwise you can contact us or email waste@manningham.vic.gov.au.
When you start a waste service with us you can choose which size bins you want to suit your needs. If your needs change then you can swap your bin sizes.
Who can swap bin sizes?
Check if you have authorisation to swap bin sizes:
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you're the landlord or property manager
Yes, as owner or manager of the property you can make the request. -
you're renting
No, you'll need to contact your landlord or property manager to make the request. -
you run a commercial business
Yes, as long as you are the landlord or property manager of the commercial property you can make the request.
How much does it cost?
There is a once off administration and delivery fee of $71.00 for swapping bin sizes plus an adjustment to your annual waste service charge. View cost of bins.
How to swap bin sizes
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Upsize or downsize online using the 'Swap now' button.
Otherwise you can contact us or email waste@manningham.vic.gov.au.
Who can book a bundled branches collection?
If you have a residential bin collection service with us, you can choose to have up to two bundled branches or hard rubbish collections (or a combination of each) per calendar year. You can book:
- A standard collection
2m3 which is a pile of 2m x 1m x 1m - Or use both collections at once
4m3 which is a pile of 4m x 1m x 1m
What items can and cannot be collected?
The bundled branches collections are dedicated for branches that cannot fit into your garden bin.
Yes we collect:
- Pruning materials and tree branches that are less than 75mm in diameter and 1.5m in length (must be securely tied with cotton string or twine in bundles, up to 300mm diameter)
- Single tree limbs/logs that are between 75mm and 200mm in diameter and 1.5m in length (must be free of branches and leaves and neatly stacked)
- Tree roots that can be lifted by one person
No we don't collect:
- No untied bundled branches or branches exceeding 1.5 metres in length or 75mm in diameter
- No tree roots that cannot be lifted by one person
- No large logs, stumps or timber
- No soil, earth, bricks, rubble, building materials or fencing
- No leaves, grass, weeds, ivy, rose bushes, thorny plants, bamboo and palm trees or branches
- No bundles tied with wire, plastic string or ties, stocking or other non-organic material
- No garden waste in plastic bags, polystyrene boxes or wheelie bins
- No food waste
Can’t find your item?
Find out how to dispose of your unwanted items or contact us.
How to prepare items for collection
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Check what items can and cannot be collected
View items (listed above)
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Make a booking before your place items on nature strip
Book before 5.00pm each Wednesday to have items collected the following week (except during the Christmas and New Year period).
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After your booking is confirmed, place your items on the nature strip.
Place your items no earlier than the Sunday before the week of your collection.
How to cancel a booked collection
To cancel your bundled branches booking, contact us by 5.00pm on the Friday before the week of collection.
Who can book a hard rubbish collection?
If you have a residential bin collection service with us, you can choose to have up to two hard rubbish or bundled branches collections (or a combination of each) per calendar year.
You can book:
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A standard collection
2m3 which is a pile of 2m x 1m x 1m
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Or use both collections at once
4m3 which is a pile of 4m x 1m x 1m
What items can and cannot be collected?
Hard rubbish collections are for unwanted household items. All items must be:
lighter than 50kg (must be able to be lifted by two people)
are no longer than 1.5m in length, and
fit the description below.
Yes we collect:
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Furniture
Tables, chairs, bookshelves, couches and lounge suites (joinery or cabinetry cannot be collected). -
Mattresses
Maximum two mattresses per standard collection. -
Electronics, appliances and white goods.
Fridges or freezers with doors removed.
Washing machines, dishwashers, ovens and dryers. -
Electronic waste (e-waste)
TV’s, VCR’s, electrical equipment and stereos. -
Carpet and underlay
Must be tied (max 1.5 metres long). -
Car tyres
Maximum of four tyres (4WD and truck tyres cannot be collected) per standard collection. -
Car parts and tools
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Glass
Shower screens, glass top tables or windows
(securely wrapped and marked as glass). -
Hot water service and air conditioning units
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Paint tins
Must be empty with lids removed. -
Cardboard and polystyrene
Flattened and tied in bundles
No we don't collect:
- No chemicals, liquids and hazardous material
Including paint and oil - No household garbage, recyclables and food waste
- No garden waste
Including leaves, weeds, dirt, stones, large logs or stumps - No building rubble, renovation or construction material
Including concrete, bricks, roof or ceramic tiles, cement sheets or plaster, asbestos or insulation. - No car springs, 4WD or truck tyres
- No batteries (of any kind)
- No gas bottles
- No joinery or cabinetry
Can’t find your item?
Find out how to dispose of your unwanted items or contact us.
How to prepare items for collection
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Check what items can and cannot be collected
View items (listed above)
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Make a booking before you place items on nature strip
Book before 5.00pm each Wednesday to have your items collected between Monday and Friday the following week (except during the Christmas and New Year period).
We'll inform you of the collection date after your booking is confirmed.
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After your booking is confirmed, place your items on the nature strip.
Place your items no earlier than the Sunday before the week of your collection.
How to book
You can book online using the 'Book now' button.
Otherwise you can contact us or email waste@manningham.vic.gov.au.
How to cancel a booked collection
To cancel your hard rubbish booking, contact us by 5.00pm on the Friday before the week of collection.
Litter is one of our major environmental problems. Litter and littering includes:
- Anything left where it's not meant to be.
- Rubbish and furniture put on roadsides or outside shops (including charity shops).
- Building materials outside of a construction site.
- Rubbish thrown from motor vehicles.
- Cigarette butts.
- Putting household or business rubbish in a public litter bin.
- Advertising material placed under windscreen wipers.
For more information see EPA Victoria.
For information on asbestos visit Asbestos in Victoria.
Check what type of dumped rubbish or litter you can report and where you can report it. If unsure, contact us.
What types of dumped rubbish and litter can you report?
Dumped rubbish
- Neighbour’s hard rubbish left on nature strip (for longer than two weeks).
- Rubbish abandoned on public land (parks, reserves, footpaths).
- Rubbish abandoned on private land (neighbour's property, commercial properties).
- Asbestos
Litter
- Cigarette butts
- Syringes
How to report an issue
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Prepare the following information before you report:
- The location of the issue.
- The date and time of when the issue occurred.
- Historic details leading up to you reporting this issue.
- Your contact details if you'd like to be updated. Alternatively, you can remain anonymous.
- Other details that will assist us with your specific issue. For example, car registration number of person who littered or type of syringe.
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Report the issue to us
You can make a report online, in person or over the phone.
If there is any danger to the public or public space, please call us immediately on 9840 9333.
What happens after you have reported?
We'll send your report to the relevant team who will attend the location to assess the items and take appropriate action.
Report litter from a car or vehicle
If you see someone littering from a vehicle or near the vehicle they are using, you can report to EPA. For more information about reporting litter from vehicles, visit the EPA website.
Report online
Asbestos
For information about how to safely manage, remove or report dumped asbestos visit Asbestos Victoria. To report dumped asbestos, use our online form or contact us.
An infringement, also known as either a fine or a penalty notice, is issued when a law or regulation is broken to help protect the rights, amenity and well-being of the Manningham community.
What happens if you receive an infringement notice?
Find a list of options available to you if you have received a penalty notice.
Guiding legislations (LGA and our Local Law)
View information on Manningham’s Community Local Law (2023), a local law made under Part 5 of the Local Government Act (1989 ) and section 42 of the Domestic Animals Act 1994, that further describes infringements and fines.
What types of infringements are issued?
We issue infringements that relate to:
- parking breaches
- animal management
- health and wellbeing
- food safety
- environment
- signage
- planning
- asset protection.
Victoria’s first Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) is now operating.
The Scheme will help to reduce litter in local streets and parks.
Visit the CDS website to find out more.
Find a refund point
You can now return eligible beverage containers for a refund. Reverse vending machines and over the counter and depot refund points are operating in Manningham.
Browse the list of sites below or view sites on a map.
Reverse vending machines are automated, purpose-built and can capture up to 10,000 eligible containers each day. They can be used from 7.00am to 8.00pm daily and include sound proofing and external lighting.
Mullum Mullum Reserve
1 - 41 Springvale Road, Donvale, VIC 3111. Located in the Donvale Bowls Club carpark.
Pettys Reserve
61 - 77 Reynolds Road, Templestowe, VIC 3106.
Rieschiecks Reserve
125 - 149 George Street, Doncaster East, VIC 3109. Located in the Tom Kelly carpark.
Ted Ajani Reserve
284 Thompsons Road, Templestowe Lower, VIC 3107.
Templestowe Reserve
94 - 140 Porter Street, Templestowe, VIC 3106.
Over the counter refund points are located within local businesses and organisations, once you hand over your containers, they will count them and provide a refund.
Jiamei Asian Food Lower Templestowe
3 Macedon Road, Templestowe Lower, VIC 3107
Park Orchards Milk Bar
588 Park Road, Park Orchards, VIC 3114
Depots are able to sort and count large loads of eligible beverage containers and you can either walk-through or drive-through to get your containers counted.
The Grange Mini Mart Templestowe
2 The Grange, Templestowe, VIC 3106
Wonga Park Cellars and General Store and Fuel Station
323 Yarra Road, Wonga Park, VIC 3115
To celebrate National Recycling Week, we are hosting an online Q and A session about all things waste.
Not sure what item goes into each bin?
Get confused about what can and cannot be recycled?
Would you like to know more about what is happening the in the waste industry?
Come along to our friendly Q and A session so we can answer all of your queries and dispel any myths!
Find out what you can and cannot put into your kerbside bins by selecting the bin below:
Garbage bin (red lid)
Your garbage bin (red lid) is for general household rubbish.
Yes we collect
- Household rubbish
- Soft plastic packaging
- Wrapped nappies and animal droppings
- Polystyrene (bagged as smaller pieces)
- Crockery, Pyrex, glassware, window glass (wrapped)
No we don't collect
- No garden waste
- No recyclables, paper or cardboard
- No syringes or medical waste
- No chemicals or hazardous waste
- No motor oil, fluids, paints or solvents
- No building material, bricks, steel or wood
Can’t find your item?
Find out how to dispose of your unwanted items or contact us.
Recycle bin (yellow lid)
Your recycle bin (yellow lid) is for general household recyclables. Place items loosely in the bin and not in plastic bags.
Yes we collect
- Clean foil trays, empty aluminium, steel and aerosol cans
- Empty glass bottles and jars
- Papers, envelopes, junk mail, brochures, magazines and telephone books
- Empty milk and juice cartons
- Empty plastic bottles and containers
- Cardboard boxes
No we don't collect
- No plastic bags
- No soft plastic packaging
- No recyclables in plastic bags
- No garbage
- No crockery, Pyrex or glassware
- No polystyrene
- No oil, chemicals or hazardous waste
- No garden waste
- No nappies
- No building material, bricks, steel or wood
- No light globes, window glass or mirrors
- No clothes, linen or shoes
Can’t find your item?
Find out how to dispose of your unwanted items or contact us.
FOGO bin (green lid)
Your FOGO bin (green lid) is for food and garden waste.
Find out exactly what can and cannot go in your FOGO bin by downloading this handy A to Z FOGO guide.
Before felling or trimming trees (large branches) check if you need a permit.
Yes, these items can go in your FOGO bin
- Fruit and vegetables
- Meat and bones
- Eggs and dairy
- Seafood
- Loose tea leaves and coffee grounds
- Tissues, paper towel and shredded paper
- Bread, pasta, rice and cereal
- Food scraps and leftovers
- Compostable bags Must be lime green and labelled AS 4736
- Plants and weeds
- Grass clippings
- Garden pruning, leaves, flowers
- Small branches (up to 100mm in diameter)
No, these items can’t go in your FOGO bin
- No tea bags
- No plastic and biodegradable bags
- No gardening items, plastic pots, garden hoses and tools
- No animal waste including kitty litter
- No clam and oyster shells
- No liquids, fats, greases, and oils
- No soil, rocks or concrete
- No vacuum dust
- No plastic, glass and metal
- No nappies, hygiene products, baby wipes and makeup wipes
- No treated or painted timber and building materials
- No food packaging, rubber bands, cling wrap, foil, polystyrene and fruit and vegetable stickers
Can’t find your item?
Find out how to dispose of your unwanted items or contact us.
Where does the waste go once collected?
Garbage bin (red lid) - your rubbish is taken to the Cleanaway transfer station, in Lysterfield. | |
Recycle bin (yellow lid) - your recyclables are taken to the Visy Recycling Plant in Heidelberg. | |
FOGO bin (green lid) - your garden waste is taken to Bio Gro in Dandenong South for processing. |
To celebrate National Recycling Week, come along to our information session about all things waste.
Not sure what item goes into each bin?
Get confused about what can and cannot be recycled?
Would you like to know more about what is happening the in the waste industry?
Come along to our friendly session so we can answer all of your queries and dispel any myths!
Ahead of National Recycling Week, join Precious Plastic Melbourne to gain an overview of the different types of plastic in circulation, their recyclability and usage.
Learn about some of the challenges of recycling certain plastic materials, and understand the complexity that exists at a local area level.
This session will help you identify different plastic types with ease and confidence and understand what can be done with them.
Ready to level up your composting effort? Come along and learn from the experts at Compost Community.
They will show you how to advance your composting journey, including:
- speed up your compost
- trouble shoot issues
- harvest and use your compost.
Learn some tips and tricks to help you push the envelope and recycle more organics at home.
Participants will learn how to make and maintain beeswax wraps for keeping food fresh and hygienic without the use of single-use plastics such as cling-wrap.
Chemicals and hazardous waste are items such as:
- Paint / solvents
- Poisons
- Motor oil
- Batteries
- Fluorescent tubes and globes
- Cleaning products
- Fertilisers
Not sure if your item is chemical and hazardous waste?
Check our A-Z Waste and Recycling guide or contact us
Can you place chemical and hazardous waste into the bin?
No.
The Victorian Government has set up Detox your home - a free service to help you safely dispose of your toxic, unwanted household chemical and hazardous waste.
How to dispose of chemical and hazardous waste?
The Victorian Government has set up Detox your home - a free service to help you safely dispose of your toxic, unwanted household chemical and hazardous waste. They offer two ways to dispose this type of waste:
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Mobile drop off days
Accepts a wide range of household chemicals on scheduled weekends.
Register for the next event near you -
Permanent drop off sites
Accepts a limited range of household chemicals and hazardous waste.
Find the nearest permanent drop off site.
Other hazardous materials
Some hazardous material like lead flashing can be disposed of at metal recyclers.
Asbestos can only be removed by a licensed asbestos remover.
Always take precautions when handling hazardous materials. Visit the EPA website for advice on how to get rid of construction and demolition waste.
UPDATED: Registrations are closed for this session. New sessions will be scheduled in 2024.
Join us on a free tour of the Bio Gro organics facility.
Bio Gro is the facility which will recycle Manningham’s food and garden waste into compost as part of our Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) service.
This is a great chance to see first-hand how your food and garden waste will be processed and ask any questions along the way.
Closed toe shoes must worn on the day.
Participants must be 18 years or older.
Where to meet:
The tour will start and end at the Manningham Civic Centre.
Transportation:
The tour will include bus transport to and from the Bio Gro organics facility in Dandenong South.