Cardboard

Yellow recycling bin

• Empty and flatten any cardboard boxes before putting them in the yellow bin.
• Don't fill your cardboard boxes with other recyclables. Keep your recycling loose so that it can be sorted at the recycling facility.
• Don't overfill your bin. Packing cardboard into your bin too tightly can prevent it from tipping out when the bin is lifted over the truck.
• Break down larger pieces to ensure your bin's lid can close. 

Bulk cardboard collection

You can have large volumes of cardboard collected from the nature strip outside your home. Households in Glen Eira are entitled to 3 free bulk cardboard collections per financial year.

How to book a bulk cardboard collection

1. Book your collection online here or call customer service on 9524 3333. 
2. Flatten cardboard boxes and bundle them together with string.
3. Place the bundle of cardboard out on the nature strip Monday night for collection on Tuesday. 

Quick information:

• Bulk cardboard is collected each Tuesday. 
• Bookings can be made from one week to one day in advance.
• You need to submit your booking before 5.30pm Monday for collection Tuesday. Bookings placed after 5.30pm will be collected the following week.
• Remember to always double check size limits and guidelines on the Hard rubbish, branches and cardboard webpage before making a booking.