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    Rubbish or recyclable? Our A-Z guide

    How to use the A-Z Guide:
    Step 1: Type the name of a material or item in the search bar and press enter or click on the search icon
    Step 2: Click on the item for more information

    Please note: it is best to contact providers directly to confirm their current services, fees may apply.

    Want to learn more about sustainable living and minimising waste? Check out our 10 tips to reduce waste webpage for more ideas to live sustainably and grow our local circular economy. 

     

    Clothing

    Accessories

    Accessories in good condition can be resold, re-gifted, or donated.

    Paper

    Advertising material

    Advertising brochures and pamphlets can be recycled in your yellow recycling bin. 

    Aluminium and steel, Chemicals

    Aerosol Cans

    Empty aerosol cans or spray cans should be placed in the red general waste bin. 

    Aluminium and steel

    Aluminium foil

    Aluminium foil can be recycled in your yellow bin. Small pieces should be collected and scrunched into a ball the size of a fist.

    Aluminium and steel

    Aluminium trays

    Clean aluminium trays can be recycled in the yellow bin.

    Chemicals

    Anti-freeze

    Anti-freeze can be safely disposed of through Sustainability Victoria's Detox Your Home program.

    Cardboard, Paper, Stationery, Homewares

    Arts and crafts materials

    Many arts and crafts materials can be donated for reuse.

    Plastics, Aluminium and steel

    Asthma inhalers

    Asthma inhalers and other medications can be returned to pharmacies for disposal. 

    Clothing, Furniture

    Baby equipment

    Baby equipment like prams, booster seats, and toys can be donated to op shops, Our Village (formerly St Kilda Mums) or directly to those in need via Donate Direct.

    Batteries, Electronics

    Batteries

    Never bin a battery. Batteries are not allowed in any household bin because they are a fire hazard. Domestic batteries can be recycled at our e-waste recycling hubs, located at all Glen Eira Libraries and Moorleigh Community Village. Other types of batteries can be disposed of at waste transfer stations.

    Homewares, Plastics, Glass

    Baubles

    Baubles and other decorations in good condition can be donated to op shops. Damaged or broken baubles can be disposed of in your red general waste bin. 

    Furniture

    Bed frames

    Bed frames in good condition can be resold or donated to select op shops or to those in need via Donate Direct.

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