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. 

 

Plastics

Bread bags

Plastic bread bags and other soft plastics go in the red general waste bin. 

Plastics, Cardboard

Bread tags

Bread tags can be disposed of in the red general waste bin.

Plastics

Bubble wrap

Bubble wrap and other soft plastics go in the red general waste bin. 

Building and construction waste

Building and construction waste can be disposed of privately.

Cardboard

Bulk cardboard collection

Have a lot of cardboard to recycle? Residential households can book 3 free bulk cardboard collections every financial year. 

Bundled branches collection

We collect bundled branches on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. You need to make your booking before 3pm Tuesday for collection over the following three days.

Electronics

Camera film

Photographic film from film cameras can be recycled at our e-waste recycling hubs, located at all Glen Eira Libraries and Moorleigh Community Village.

Car or vehicle related

Car parts (small)

Small car parts can typically be disposed of at waste transfer stations. 

Car or vehicle related

Car tyres

Car tyres can be disposed of through participating retail outlets and at waste transfer stations. 

Cardboard

Cardboard

Cardboard can be recycled in your yellow recycling bin.

Furniture

Carpet

Carpet (maximum of 1m x 1m) can be disposed of through our hard rubbish collection service. Larger amounts of carpet can be disposed of privately. 

Cardboard, Paper, Plastics

Cartons

Cartons used for fresh milk (liquid paperboard) can be recycled in your yellow-lidded bin.Cartons used for long life and non-dairy milks (Tetra Paks) go in the red general waste bin.