There are two waste facilities close to Glen Eira. Each facility accepts many recyclables for free, but you have to pay to drop off some items. These sites only accept domestic quantities, and neither of them take asbestos.
Waste transfer stations and drop-off points
Always check with the transfer station for current accepted items, guidelines and fees.
Monash Waste Transfer and Recycling Centre
Address: 380 Ferntree Gully Road, Notting Hill. Melway ref: 70 H8
Phone: 9518 3767
Hours: Seven days a week, 7.30am to 3pm. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, Good Friday and Easter Sunday and Anzac Day (half day).
Accepts for free:
- car and household batteries
- electronic waste
- fluorescent tubes and globes
- household and trade paints
- motor oil (up to 30 litres)
- cooking oil (up to 20 litres)
- paint.
Accepts for a charge:
- concrete
- green waste
- gas bottles
- soil.
Doesn’t accept:
- asbestos
- chemicals
- domestic waste.
The Monash Waste Transfer and Recycling Centre is now part of the Paint Stewardship Scheme and accepts commercial quantities of paint. For further information, visit the Monash City Council or Paintback websites.
Boroondara Transfer Station
Address: 648 Riversdale Road, Camberwell. Melway ref: 60 B1
Phone: 9278 4444
Hours: Monday to Friday: 1pm to 4pm, Saturday: 8am to 4pm, Sunday: 8am to 4pm (green waste and recyclables only). Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
Accepts for free:
- batteries
- computers
- electronic waste
- light globes
- paint
- recyclables
- televisions.
Accepts for a charge:
- DVR/VCR players
- fridges
- mattresses
- stereos
- tyres.
