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Soft plastic
Adhesive strips Also: Band-Aids, bandaid, Elastoplast, sticky plaster

Adhesive strips

Band-Aids, bandaid, Elastoplast, sticky plaster

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

Put adhesive strips in your rubbish bin.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Australia Post satchels (plastic) Also: express post satchel, parcel post satchel, post packs, padded bag

Australia Post satchels (plastic)

express post satchel, parcel post satchel, post packs, padded bag

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

You can take it to a REDcycle soft plastics drop-off point at participating supermarkets.

Make it recycle ready

it should be empty and dry.
remove any paper inserts.

Where do plastic Australian Post satchels go next?

It will be:

collected by REDcycle.
taken to REDcycle facilities for processing.
taken to manufacturing facilities to be turned into new recycled products.

Why can’t Australia Post satchels go in my recycling bin?

Current recycling sorting facilities aren’t equipped to sort these softer types of plastic and they can get caught in equipment. This slows down the sorting lines and can even stop the equipment for periods of time.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Balloons

Balloons

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

Put balloons in your rubbish bin.

What can I use instead of balloons?

Balloons are in the top three most harmful pollutants threatening marine wildlife. Consider using a more sustainable alternative at your next celebration such as flowers or blowing bubbles, which aren't just for kids. Find out more about wildlife-friendly alternatives to balloons.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Bread bags Also: bread packaging, soft plastic

Bread bags

bread packaging, soft plastic

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

You can take it to a REDcycle soft plastics drop-off point at participating supermarkets.

Make it recycle ready

empty any remaining bread. Find out ways to use up food scraps.
remove the bread tag. Find out how to dispose of bread tags.

Where do bread bags go next?

They will be:

collected by REDcycle.
taken to REDcycle facilities for processing.
taken to manufacturing facilities to be turned into new recycled products.

Why can’t bread bags go in my recycling bin?

Current recycling sorting facilities aren’t equipped to sort these softer types of plastic and they can get caught in equipment. This slows down the sorting lines and can even stop the equipment for periods of time.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Bubble wrap

Bubble wrap

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

You can take it to a REDcycle soft plastics drop-off point at participating supermarkets.

Make it recycle ready

cut them into A3 size to make sure they fit. Large pieces of bubble wrap are too bulky to be placed in soft plastic bins at supermarkets.
ensure the bubble wrap is dry.

Where does bubble wrap go next?

It will be:

collected by REDcycle.
taken to REDcycle facilities for processing.
taken to manufacturing facilities to be turned into new recycled products.

Why can’t bubble wrap go in my recycling bin?

Current recycling sorting facilities aren’t equipped to sort these softer types of plastic and they can get caught in equipment. This slows down the sorting lines and can even stop the equipment for periods of time.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Cellophane

Cellophane

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

You can take it to a REDcycle soft plastics drop-off point at participating supermarkets.

Make it recycle ready

cut them into A3 size to make sure they fit. Large pieces of cellophane are too bulky to be placed in soft plastic bins at supermarkets.

Where does cellophane go next?

It will be:

collected by REDcycle.
taken to REDcycle facilities for processing.
taken to manufacturing facilities to be turned into new recycled products.

Why can’t cellophane go in my recycling bin?

Current recycling sorting facilities aren’t equipped to sort these softer types of plastic and they can get caught in equipment. This slows down the sorting lines and can even stop the equipment for periods of time.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Cereal box inserts Also: cereal box liner, soft plastic

Cereal box inserts

cereal box liner, soft plastic

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

You can take it to a REDcycle soft plastics drop-off point at participating supermarkets.

Make it recycle ready

remove any remaining cereal.

Where do cereal box inserts go next?

They will be:

collected by REDcycle.
taken to REDcycle facilities for processing.
taken to manufacturing facilities to be turned into new recycled products.

Why can’t cereal box inserts go in my recycling bin?

Current recycling sorting facilities aren’t equipped to sort these softer types of plastic and they can get caught in equipment. This slows down the sorting lines and can even stop the equipment for periods of time.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Chip packets Also: crisp packets, confectionery bag, sweet bags, soft plastic

Chip packets

crisp packets, confectionery bag, sweet bags, soft plastic

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

You can take it to a REDcycle soft plastics drop-off point at participating supermarkets.

Make it recycle ready

empty any remaining chips
ensure chip packets are dry.

Where do chip packets go next?

They will be:

collected by REDcycle.
taken to REDcycle facilities for processing.
taken to manufacturing facilities to be turned into new recycled products.

Why can’t chip packets go in my recycling bin?

Current recycling sorting facilities aren’t equipped to sort these softer types of plastic and they can get caught in equipment. This slows down the sorting lines and can even stop the equipment for periods of time.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Cling wrap Also: cling film, Gladwrap, plastic film wrap, saran wrap

Cling wrap

cling film, Gladwrap, plastic film wrap, saran wrap

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it...

Only Glad brand and Coles and Woolworths Essentials homebrand cling wrap is accepted at REDcycle soft plastics drop-off points at participating supermarkets.

Why can’t cling wrap go in my recycling bin?

Cling wrap is a soft plastic which can’t be sorted at a recycling facility. Cling wrap goes in your rubbish bin, but that means they sit in landfill for years.

What to use instead of cling wrap?

Cling wrap is mainly used to keep food fresh. Luckily, there are lots of other options to keep your food fresher for longer.

You can:

use reusable glass and plastic containers.
cover food with a plate.
use reusable beeswax, soy or silicon wraps.
cover with foil which can be recycled. Find out how to dispose of aluminium foil.

Why can’t cling wrap go in my recycling bin?

Current recycling sorting facilities aren’t equipped to sort these softer types of plastic and they can get caught in equipment. This slows down the sorting lines and can even stop the equipment for periods of time.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Disposable nappies Also: diapers, incontinence underwear

Disposable nappies

diapers, incontinence underwear

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

Put disposable nappies in your rubbish bin.
Update: If you or someone in your household has coronavirus (COVID-19), put the item in a sealed plastic or paper bag and place in your rubbish bin. If other recyclable items have mixed with affected item, they should also be placed in the rubbish bin.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Food pouches Also: baby food pouches, squeeze pouches, yoghurt pouches

Food pouches

baby food pouches, squeeze pouches, yoghurt pouches

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

You can take it to a REDcycle soft plastics drop-off point at participating supermarkets.

Make it recycle ready

empty any remaining food.
put the lid on again.
you do not need to remove the hard plastic tube.

Where do food pouches go next?

They will be:

collected by REDcycle.
taken to REDcycle facilities for processing.
taken to manufacturing facilities to be turned into new recycled products.

Why can’t food pouches go in my recycling bin?

Current recycling sorting facilities aren’t equipped to sort these softer types of plastic and they can get caught in equipment. This slows down the sorting lines and can even stop the equipment for periods of time.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Frozen food bags

Frozen food bags

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

You can take it to a REDcycle soft plastics drop-off point at participating supermarkets.

Make it recycle ready

remove any remaining food.
ensure frozen food bags are dry.

Where do frozen food bags go next?

They will be:

collected by REDcycle.
taken to REDcycle facilities for processing.
taken to manufacturing facilities to be turned into new recycled products.

Why can’t frozen food bags go in my recycling bin?

Current recycling sorting facilities aren’t equipped to sort these softer types of plastic and they can get caught in equipment. This slows down the sorting lines and can even stop the equipment for periods of time.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Lolly wrappers Also: candy wrappers, chocolate wrappers, sweet wrappers

Lolly wrappers

candy wrappers, chocolate wrappers, sweet wrappers

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

You can take it to a REDcycle soft plastics drop-off point at participating supermarkets.

Make it recycle ready

remove any remaining lollies or chocolate.
ensure lolly wrappers are dry.

Where do lolly wrappers go next?

They will be:

collected by REDcycle.
taken to REDcycle facilities for processing.
taken to manufacturing facilities to be turned into new recycled products.

Why can’t lolly wrappers go in my recycling bin?

Current recycling sorting facilities aren’t equipped to sort these softer types of plastic and they can get caught in equipment. This slows down the sorting lines and can even stop the equipment for periods of time.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Plastic bags Also: soft plastic

Plastic bags

soft plastic

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

You can take it to a REDcycle soft plastics drop-off point at participating supermarkets.

Make it recycle ready

Ensure your plastic bags are dry.

Where does plastic bags go next?

They will be:

collected by REDcycle.
taken to REDcycle facilities for processing.
taken to manufacturing facilities to be turned into new recycled products.

Why can’t plastic bags go in my recycling bin?

Current recycling sorting facilities aren’t equipped to sort these softer types of plastic and they can get caught in equipment. This slows down the sorting lines and can even stop the equipment for periods of time.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Plastic film Also: cling-film, cling-wrap, Gladwrap

Plastic film

cling-film, cling-wrap, Gladwrap

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

You can take it to a REDcycle soft plastics drop-off point at participating supermarkets.

Make it recycle ready

It should be clean and dry.

Where does plastic film go next?

It will be:

collected by REDcycle.
taken to REDcycle facilities for processing.
taken to manufacturing facilities to be turned into new recycled products.

Why can’t plastic film go in my recycling bin?

Current recycling sorting facilities aren’t equipped to sort these softer types of plastic and they can get caught in equipment. This slows down the sorting lines and can even stop the equipment for periods of time.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Plastic sachets Also: sauce packet

Plastic sachets

sauce packet

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

You can take it to a REDcycle soft plastics drop-off point at participating supermarkets.

Make it recycle ready

remove any contents.
ensure plastic sachets are dry.

Where do plastic sachets go next?

They will be:

collected by REDcycle.
taken to REDcycle facilities for processing.
taken to manufacturing facilities to be turned into new recycled products.

Why can’t plastic sachets go in my recycling bin?

Current recycling sorting facilities aren’t equipped to sort these softer types of plastic and they can get caught in equipment. This slows down the sorting lines and can even stop the equipment for periods of time.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Potting mix bags Also: mulch bags

Potting mix bags

mulch bags

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

You can take it to a REDcycle soft plastics drop-off point at participating supermarkets.

Make it recycle ready

empty any remaining potting mix.
cut them into A3 size to make sure they fit. Large pieces of soft plastic are too bulky to be placed in soft plastic bins at supermarkets

Where do potting mix bags go next?

They will be:

collected by REDcycle.
taken to REDcycle facilities for processing.
taken to manufacturing facilities to be turned into new recycled products.

Why can’t potting mix bags go in my recycling bin?

Our current recycling sorting facilities aren’t equipped to sort these softer types of plastic and they can get caught in equipment. This slows down the sorting lines and can even stop the equipment for periods of time.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Reusable shopping bags Also: green bags

Reusable shopping bags

green bags

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

You can take it to a REDcycle soft plastics drop-off point at participating supermarkets.

Make it recycle ready

make sure it is empty.
leave the plastic base inside as it is fully recyclable too.

Where do reusable bags go next?

They will be:

collected by REDcycle.
taken to REDcycle facilities for processing.
taken to manufacturing facilities to be turned into new recycled products.

Why can’t reusable bags go in my recycling bin?

Current recycling sorting facilities aren’t equipped to sort these softer types of plastic and they can get caught in equipment. This slows down the sorting lines and can even stop the equipment for periods of time.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.

Hard plastic
Biscuit trays

Biscuit trays

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

Yes

Unless...

Some councils only accept hard plastics which are coded with a 1, 2 or 5 in the recycling symbol. Check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

Make it recycle ready

empty any remaining biscuits.

Where do biscuit trays go next?

They will be:

collected by your local council’s kerbside recycling truck.
taken to a recycling sorting facility.
separated from other recyclables, such as steel and cardboard.
taken to a re-processing centre and broken down.
taken to a manufacturer to be made into new products.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Blister pack Also: medication plastic, medicine plastic, pill pack, pill plastic, tablet pack, medicine aluminium, medicine wrapper

Blister pack

medication plastic, medicine plastic, pill pack, pill plastic, tablet pack, medicine aluminium, medicine wrapper

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

Put blister packs in your rubbish bin.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.

Bottle tops (plastic) Also: bottle caps, bottle lids

Bottle tops (plastic)

bottle caps, bottle lids

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

To see if there are any local plastic bottle top recycling programs, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area. If there are none, it goes in your rubbish bin.

Why they can't go in the recycling bin

Bottle tops are small and lightweight and easily fall through the machines at recycling sorting facilities.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.

Bread tags Also: bread clips

Bread tags

bread clips

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

Aussie Bread Tags for Wheelchairs is a community program where individuals and organisations collect bread tags to be sold to plastics recycling companies.

Find out more about Aussie Bread Tags for Wheelchairs.
TerraCycle and Kwik Lok have partnered to create a free recycling program for used bread bag closures.
Find out more about the Terracycle and Kwik Lok bread tag recycling program.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.

Cable ties Also: zip ties

Cable ties

zip ties

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

Put cable ties in your rubbish bin.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Cake trays Also: plastic tray

Cake trays

plastic tray

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

Yes

Unless...

Some councils only accept hard plastics which are coded with a 1, 2 or 5 in the recycling symbol. Check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

Make it recycle ready

empty any remaining cake.

Where do cake trays go next?

They will be:

collected by your local council’s kerbside recycling truck.
taken to a recycling sorting facility.
separated from other recyclables, such as steel and cardboard.
taken to a re-processing centre and broken down.
taken to a manufacturer to be made into new products.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
CD cases Also: jewel case, DVD case, compact disc case

CD cases

jewel case, DVD case, compact disc case

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it...

Some councils might operate a local recycling program. Check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.

CDs (not in case) Also: CDR, compact discs, computer disc, DVD

CDs (not in case)

CDR, compact discs, computer disc, DVD

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

To check if there are any CD recycling programs near you, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area. If there are none, they go in your rubbish bin.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Cleaning product bottles Also: detergent bottles, spray bottles

Cleaning product bottles

detergent bottles, spray bottles

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

Yes

Unless...

Some councils only accept hard plastics which are coded with a 1, 2 or 5 in the recycling symbol. Check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

Make it recycle ready

remove any remaining liquid
Unwanted household chemicals can be disposed of via the Detox your home program. Visit the Detox your home page to view permanent drop-off sites and upcoming events.

Where do cleaning product bottles go next?

They will be:

collected by your local council’s kerbside recycling truck.
taken to a recycling sorting facility.
separated from other recyclables, such as steel and cardboard.
taken to a re-processing centre and broken down.
taken to a manufacturer to be made into new products.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Coat hangers (plastic) Also: coathanger plastic

Coat hangers (plastic)

coathanger plastic

Last updated: 19 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

To see if there are any local plastic coat hanger recycling programs, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area. If there are none, it goes in your rubbish bin.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.

Coffee cup lids

Coffee cup lids

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

Unless...

Some councils allow disposable coffee cup lids in your recycling bin. Check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

Other recycling options

Some 7-Eleven will take your empty disposable coffee cups and lids. Find a disposable coffee cup recycling point near you.

The cups and lids will be collected by Simply Cups, who will take them to a special facility that can process them for turning into new products.

Why they can't go in your recycling bin

Coffee cup lids can't be recycled as the lids are too small to be sorted by the machines at most processing facilities.

What about the cup itself?

See our Disposable coffee cups page.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.

Coffee pods Also: coffee capsules

Coffee pods

coffee capsules

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

Find a program near you to recycle your old coffee pods by visiting the TerraCycle website or check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

Where do coffee pods go?

Coffee pods are separated by their different materials which include metals, plastics and organics (coffee grounds).

Metals are melted down to be recycled. Organics are composted and the remaining plastic is processed and made into new recycled plastic products.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Cosmetics Also: beauty products, makeup, skincare, sunscreen

Cosmetics

beauty products, makeup, skincare, sunscreen

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

Find a program near you to recycle your old cosmetics by visiting the TerraCycle website or check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

Make it recycle ready

empty any remaining make-up or cosmetics.

Where do cosmetics go?

Cosmetics are separated by material, shredded and melted into hard plastic that can be made into new recycled products.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Cutlery (plastic) Also: chopsticks, fork, knife, knives, knife and fork, spoon, stirrer

Cutlery (plastic)

chopsticks, fork, knife, knives, knife and fork, spoon, stirrer

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

Put plastic cutlery in the rubbish bin.
Update: If you or someone in your household has coronavirus (COVID-19), put the item in a sealed plastic or paper bag and place in your rubbish bin. If other recyclable items have mixed with affected item, they should also be placed in the rubbish bin.

Why can’t plastic cutlery go in my recycling bin?

Plastic cutlery is lightweight and flat. So when it is being sorted at the recycling facility, the sorting machines can’t tell it apart from paper. It ends up bundled up with paper and cardboard and reduces the quality of any new recycled products made.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.

Dental flosser Also: dental picker, dental floss

Dental flosser

dental picker, dental floss

Last updated: 5 October 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

Put dental flossers in your rubbish bin.

Update: If you or someone in your household has coronavirus (COVID-19), put the item in a sealed plastic or paper bag and place in your rubbish bin. If other recyclable items have mixed with affected item, they should also be placed in the rubbish bin.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

In metro Melbourne, council waste and recycling facilities are not open to the public. These facilities include collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations. They will remain open for commercial contractors only.

In regional Victoria, facilities are open. Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

If you have unwanted items at home, hold onto them until these facilities re-open. For other options, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information on the roadmap across Victoria please refer to the Department of Health and Human Services.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Deodorant sticks Also: roll-on, roll on

Deodorant sticks

roll-on, roll on

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

Yes

Unless...

Some councils only accept hard plastics which are coded with a 1, 2 or 5 in the recycling symbol. Check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

Make it recycle ready

make sure it’s empty.

Where do deodorant sticks go next?

They will be:

collected by your local council’s kerbside recycling truck.
taken to a recycling sorting facility.
separated from other recyclables, such as steel and cardboard.
taken to a re-processing centre and broken down.
taken to a manufacturer to be made into new products.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Dinnerware (plastic) Also: disposable plates, disposable bowls, single-use plates, single-use bowls

Dinnerware (plastic)

disposable plates, disposable bowls, single-use plates, single-use bowls

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

Yes

Unless...

Some councils only accept hard plastics which are coded with a 1, 2 or 5 in the recycling symbol. Check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

Make it recycle ready

remove any remaining food scraps.

Where does plastic dinnerware go next?

They will be:

collected by your local council’s kerbside recycling truck.
taken to a recycling sorting facility.
separated from other recyclables, such as steel and cardboard.
taken to a re-processing centre and broken down.
taken to a manufacturer to be made into new products.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Food containers (plastic) Also: single-use plastic containers, take-away food containers, microwave meal containers

Food containers (plastic)

single-use plastic containers, take-away food containers, microwave meal containers

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

Yes

Unless...

Some councils only accept hard plastics which are coded with a 1, 2 or 5 in the recycling symbol. Check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

Make it recycle ready

empty any remaining food or liquid.

Where do plastic take-away food containers go next?

They will be:

collected by your local council’s kerbside recycling truck.
taken to a recycling sorting facility.
separated from other recyclables, such as steel and cardboard.
taken to a re-processing centre and broken down.
taken to a manufacturer to be made into new products.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Food platters (plastic) Also: food platter, servingware

Food platters (plastic)

food platter, servingware

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

You can take food platters (plastic) to your nearest second-hand store, charity bin or drop-off location.

Make it recycle ready

Make sure food platters are:

in good condition.
clean and not stained.

Where do your second-hand food platters go?

They will be re-sold at stores and op-shops. In many cases the profits will go to charity. Check with the store if you are unsure.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Fruit and vegetable punnets Also: berry containers, berry punnets, blackberry punnets, blueberry punnets, strawberry punnets

Fruit and vegetable punnets

berry containers, berry punnets, blackberry punnets, blueberry punnets, strawberry punnets

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

Yes

Unless...

Some councils only accept hard plastics which are coded with a 1, 2 or 5 in the recycling symbol. Check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

Make it recycle ready

Empty any remaining fruits and vegetables.

Where do fruit and vegetable punnets go next?

They will be:

collected by your local council’s kerbside recycling truck.
taken to a recycling sorting facility.
separated from other recyclables, such as steel and cardboard.
taken to a re-processing centre and broken down.
taken to a manufacturer to be made into new products.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Hard plastic containers Also: butter, ice cream, margarine, yoghurt tub

Hard plastic containers

butter, ice cream, margarine, yoghurt tub

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

Yes

Unless...

Some councils only accept hard plastics which are coded with a 1, 2 or 5 in the recycling symbol. Check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

Make it recycle ready

Empty any remaining food or liquid.

Where do hard plastic containers go next?

They will be:

collected by your local council’s kerbside recycling truck.
taken to a recycling sorting facility.
separated from other recyclables, such as steel and cardboard.
taken to a re-processing centre and broken down.
taken to a manufacturer to be made into new products.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Meat trays (plastic)

Meat trays (plastic)

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

Yes

Unless...

Some councils only accept hard plastics which are coded with a 1, 2 or 5 in the recycling symbol. Check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

Make it recycle ready

remove any remaining meat
remove the absorbency pad
remove any plastic film
lightly rinse the tray.

Where do plastic meat trays go next?

They will be:

collected by your local council’s kerbside recycling truck.
taken to a recycling sorting facility.
separated from other recyclables, such as steel and cardboard.
taken to a re-processing centre and broken down.
taken to a manufacturer to be made into new products.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Milk and juice bottles (plastic) Also: milk container

Milk and juice bottles (plastic)

milk container

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

Yes

Unless...

Some councils only accept hard plastics which are coded with a 1, 2 or 5 in the recycling symbol. Check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

Make it recycle ready

empty any remaining milk.

Where do plastic milk bottles go next?

They will be:

collected by your local council’s kerbside recycling truck.
taken to a recycling sorting facility.
separated from other recyclables, such as steel and cardboard.
taken to a re-processing centre and broken down.
taken to a manufacturer to be made into new products.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Pen Also: ballpoint pen, disposable pen

Pen

ballpoint pen, disposable pen

Last updated: 5 October 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

Put pens in your rubbish bin.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

In metro Melbourne, council waste and recycling facilities are not open to the public. These facilities include collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations. They will remain open for commercial contractors only.

In regional Victoria, facilities are open. Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

If you have unwanted items at home, hold onto them until these facilities re-open. For other options, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information on the roadmap across Victoria please refer to the Department of Health and Human Services.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Plant pots (small)

Plant pots (small)

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

Yes

Unless...

Some councils only accept hard plastics which are coded with a 1 or 2 in the recycling symbol. Check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

Make it recycle ready

it should be empty with all dirt and plants removed.

Where do plant pots go next?

They will be:

collected by your local council’s kerbside recycling truck.
taken to a recycling sorting facility.
separated from other recyclables, such as steel and cardboard.
taken to a re-processing centre and broken down.
taken to a manufacturer to be made into new products.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Plastic toys Also: lego, blocks, trucks

Plastic toys

lego, blocks, trucks

Last updated: 19 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it...

To see if there are any local plastic toy recycling programs, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area. If there are none, they go in your rubbish bin. Do not put batteries in your rubbish bin. Check how to correctly dispose of batteries.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.

Razors (disposable) Also: disposable razor, razor head, shaver blade, disposable shaver, used blades

Razors (disposable)

disposable razor, razor head, shaver blade, disposable shaver, used blades

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

Disposable razors and disposable razor heads go in your rubbish bin.
Update: If you or someone in your household has coronavirus (COVID-19), put the item in a sealed plastic or paper bag and place in your rubbish bin. If other recyclable items have mixed with affected item, they should also be placed in the rubbish bin.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Reusable plastic containers Also: Tupperware, Decor, Sistema

Reusable plastic containers

Tupperware, Decor, Sistema

Last updated: 7 January 2021

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

Yes

Unless...

Some councils only accept hard plastics which are coded with a 1, 2 or 5 in the recycling symbol. Check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

Make it recycle ready

empty any remaining food or liquid.

Where do reusable plastic containers go next?

They will be:

collected by your local council’s kerbside recycling truck.
taken to a recycling sorting facility.
separated from other recyclables, such as steel and cardboard.
taken to a re-processing centre and broken down.
taken to a manufacturer to be made into new products.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Shampoo and conditioner bottles

Shampoo and conditioner bottles

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

Yes

Unless...

Some councils only accept hard plastics which are coded with a 1, 2 or 5 in the recycling symbol. Check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

Make it recycle ready

empty any remaining shampoo and conditioner.

Where do shampoo and conditioner bottles go next?

They will be:

collected by your local council’s kerbside recycling truck.
taken to a recycling sorting facility.
separated from other recyclables, such as steel and cardboard.
taken to a re-processing centre and broken down.
taken to a manufacturer to be made into new products.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Soap pump bottles Also: dispenser, hand sanitiser bottle, hand soap bottle, liquid soap bottle, soap pump pack

Soap pump bottles

dispenser, hand sanitiser bottle, hand soap bottle, liquid soap bottle, soap pump pack

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

Yes

Unless...

Some councils only accept hard plastics which are coded with a 1, 2 or 5 in the recycling symbol. Check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

Make it recycle ready

empty any remaining soap.

Where do soap pump bottles go next?

They will be:

collected by your local council’s kerbside recycling truck.
taken to a recycling sorting facility.
separated from other recyclables, such as steel and cardboard.
taken to a re-processing centre and broken down.
taken to a manufacturer to be made into new products.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Soft drink bottles Also: drink bottle, plastic bottle, water bottle

Soft drink bottles

drink bottle, plastic bottle, water bottle

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

Yes

Unless...

Some councils only accept hard plastics which are coded with a 1, 2 or 5 in the recycling symbol. Check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

Make it recycle ready

empty any remaining soft drink.

Where do soft drinks bottles go next?

They will be:

collected by your local council’s kerbside recycling truck.
taken to a recycling sorting facility.
separated from other recyclables, such as steel and cardboard.
taken to a re-processing centre and broken down.
taken to a manufacturer to be made into new products.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Straws (plastic) Also: drinking straws

Straws (plastic)

drinking straws

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

Put plastic straws in your rubbish bin.
Update: If you or someone in your household has coronavirus (COVID-19), put the item in a sealed plastic or paper bag and place in your rubbish bin. If other recyclable items have mixed with affected item, they should also be placed in the rubbish bin.

Why can’t plastic straws go in my recycling bin?

Unlike a lot of hard plastics which can go into your recycling bin at home, plastic straws cannot be recycled. Yes, straws are a hard plastic even though they can bend.

As they travel down the conveyor belt at a recycling facility, small items like straws fall through the cracks of the machinery. They end up either in landfill for years or pollute our oceans and waterways, harming marine life.

What can I use instead of a plastic straw?

There are also many alternatives to using a plastic straw such as metal, bamboo and glass straws.

For some people, straws are a necessity. But if you don't need one, simply say "no straw, please" when you order a drink.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Takeaway plastic cups Also: slushie cups, slurpee cups, take-away cups

Takeaway plastic cups

slushie cups, slurpee cups, take-away cups

Last updated: 7 January 2021

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

Yes

Unless...

Some councils only accept hard plastics which are coded with a 1, 2 or 5 in the recycling symbol. Check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.
Some 7-Eleven will take your empty Slurpee and other takeaway cups. Find a takeaway cup recycling point near you. The cups and lids will be collected by Simply Cups, who will take them to a special facility that can process them for turning into new products.

Make it recycle ready

empty any remaining liquid
remove and put straw in the rubbish bin. Learn more about Wildlife-friendly alternatives to plastic straws.

Where do takeaway plastic cups go next?

They will be:

collected by your local council’s kerbside recycling truck.
taken to a recycling sorting facility.
separated from other recyclables, such as steel and cardboard.
taken to a re-processing centre and broken down.
taken to a manufacturer to be made into new products.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Toothbrushes

Toothbrushes

Last updated: 13 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

Check the Terracycle oral care recycling program (free sign-up is required) or the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

Update: If you or someone in your household has coronavirus (COVID-19), put the item in a sealed plastic or paper bag and place in your rubbish bin. If other recyclable items have mixed with affected item, they should also be placed in the rubbish bin.

Where do toothbrushes go?

Toothbrushes are separated by material, shredded and melted into hard plastic that can be made into new recycled products.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.

Toothpaste tubes

Toothpaste tubes

Last updated: 13 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

Check the Terracycle oral care recycling program (free sign-up is required) or the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

Make it recycle ready

Use up any remaining toothpaste.

Where do the toothpaste tubes go?

Toothpaste tubes are separated by material, shredded and melted into hard plastic that can be made into new recycled products.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Vitamin bottles (plastic) Also: Pill bottles, plastic bottles, inhalers

Vitamin bottles (plastic)

Pill bottles, plastic bottles, inhalers

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

Yes

Unless...

Some councils only accept hard plastics which are coded with a 1 or 2 in the recycling symbol. Check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

Make it recycle ready

empty any remaining vitamins.

Where do vitamin bottles go next?

They will be:

collected by your local council’s kerbside recycling truck.
taken to a recycling sorting facility.
separated from other recyclables, such as steel and cardboard.
taken to a re-processing centre and broken down.
taken to a manufacturer to be made into new products.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Yoghurt containers Also: yoghurt tub, yogurt container, yogurt tub

Yoghurt containers

yoghurt tub, yogurt container, yogurt tub

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

Yes

Unless...

Some councils only accept hard plastics which are coded with a 1, 2 or 5 in the recycling symbol. Check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

Make it recycle ready

empty any remaining yoghurt
remove the foil lid. Find out how to dispose of the aluminium foil lid.

Where do yoghurt containers go next?

They will be:

collected by your local council’s kerbside recycling truck.
taken to a recycling sorting facility.
separated from other recyclables, such as steel and cardboard.
taken to a re-processing centre and broken down.
taken to a manufacturer to be made into new products.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.

Polystyrene and foam

Foam boxes Also: foam trays

Foam boxes

foam trays

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

To see if there are any local foam or polystyrene recycling programs, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area. If there are none, it goes in your rubbish bin.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.

Meat trays (foam)

Meat trays (foam)

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

Put these in your rubbish bin.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.

Polystyrene Also: Styrofoam

Polystyrene

Styrofoam

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

To see if there are any local polystyrene recycling programs, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area. If there are none, it goes in your rubbish bin.

Why is polystyrene a problem for our recycling system?

When polystyrene is incorrectly put in a recycling bin at home and goes in a recycling truck, it easily breaks up into small pieces. Small pieces of polystyrene cannot be sorted at a recycling facility and contaminate the other recyclables.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.

Clothing and textiles
Bedding Also: linen, manchester, pillow cases, quilt covers, sheets, textiles, pillow, cushion, doona, dooner, duvets, eiderdown

Bedding

linen, manchester, pillow cases, quilt covers, sheets, textiles, pillow, cushion, doona, dooner, duvets, eiderdown

Last updated: 6 January 2021

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

You can take bedding to your nearest second-hand store, charity bin or drop-off location.
For worn, damaged, and unsaleable quilt covers, sheets or towels retailer Sheridan has a collection program for clothing or textiles.

Make it recycle ready

Make sure bedding is:

clean and not stained
not torn or frayed.

Where does your second-hand bedding go?

They will be re-sold at stores and op-shops. In many cases the profits will go to charity. Check with the store if you are unsure.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Cleaning cloths Also: rags, towels

Cleaning cloths

rags, towels

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

Cleaning clothes go in your rubbish bin.

Update: If you or someone in your household has coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure the used cleaning cloths are inside a plastic or paper bag that is securely closed before being placed in your kerbside rubbish bin. If other recyclable items such as paper and cardboard have mixed with the cleaning cloths, they should also be placed in the rubbish bin.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Clothing Also: bags, clothes, fabric, jeans, jumpers, pants, socks, t-shirts, textiles, trousers, underwear

Clothing

bags, clothes, fabric, jeans, jumpers, pants, socks, t-shirts, textiles, trousers, underwear

Last updated: 18 December 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle them…

You can take resaleable clothing to your nearest second-hand store, charity bin or drop-off location.

For worn, damaged, and unsaleable clothing, retailers H&M, Zara and UPPAREL each have garment collection programs for clothing or textiles.

Make them recycle ready

To ensure clothing is resaleable, make sure they are:

clean and not stained
not covered in animal fur
not torn or frayed.

Where do your recycled clothes go?

The resaleable clothing that you donate to charities and second-hand retailers will be re-sold at stores and op-shops. In many cases, the profits will go to charity. Check with the store if you are unsure.

Non-resaleable clothing you provide to retailers such as H&M, Zara and Manrags, will be donated or recycled and transformed into new fabrics or materials, such as insulation for cars.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Curtains Also: blinds, drapes

Curtains

blinds, drapes

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

You can take curtains to your nearest second-hand store, charity bin or drop-off location.

Make it recycle ready

Make sure curtains are:

clean and not faded
not covered in animal fur.

Where do your second-hand curtains go?

They will be re-sold at stores and op-shops. In many cases the profits will go to charity. Check with the store if you are unsure.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Face coverings (cloth) Also: face mask, material mask, reusable mask

Face coverings (cloth)

face mask, material mask, reusable mask

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

Cloth face coverings that are worn out go in your rubbish bin.

Update: If you or someone in your household has coronavirus (COVID-19), put the face covering in a sealed plastic or paper bag and place in your rubbish bin. If other recyclable items such as paper and cardboard have mixed with the face covering, they should also be placed in the rubbish bin.

Wearing face masks and coverings

For more information, visit the Face masks and coverings page on the DHHS website.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

For more information on managing your waste during coronavirus (COVID-19), visit the EPA website.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.

Face coverings (disposable) Also: face masks, medical masks, single-use masks, surgical masks

Face coverings (disposable)

face masks, medical masks, single-use masks, surgical masks

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

Disposable face coverings go in your rubbish bin. Cut the ear loops with scissors before putting in the rubbish bin to prevent entangling wildlife.

Update: If you or someone in your household has coronavirus (COVID-19), put the face covering in a sealed plastic or paper bag and place it in your rubbish bin. If other recyclable items such as paper and cardboard have mixed with the face covering, they should also be placed in the rubbish bin.

Wearing face masks and coverings

For more information, including reusable options, visit the Face masks and coverings page on the DHHS website.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.

Pillows Also: cushions

Pillows

cushions

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

Pillows go in your rubbish bin.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Shoes Also: boots, footwear, loafers, runners, sandals, slippers, sneakers, trainers

Shoes

boots, footwear, loafers, runners, sandals, slippers, sneakers, trainers

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

You can take shoes to your nearest second-hand store, charity bin or drop-off location.

Make it recycle ready

Make sure shoes are:

in a good condition without any holes.
clean and not stained.

Where do your second-hand shoes go?

They will be re-sold at stores and op-shops. In many cases the profits will go to charity. Check with the store if you are unsure.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.

Food waste
Coffee grounds

Coffee grounds

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

Some councils collect food waste for composting so coffee grounds can be recycled by putting them in the correct bin. To see if this happens in your area, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

Or you can put them in a home compost, bokashi bin or worm farm. Some councils also offer discounted home compost bins and worm farms. Find out more about how to compost food waste.

What happens to coffee grounds that go in a food and garden bin?

After your food and garden bin has been collected it's taken to a processor where it gets sorted to remove any items that can’t be composted, like plastics. Food and garden waste is composted and used in agriculture, parks, schools and kindergartens to keep gardens healthy and looking great.

Learn more about the benefits of recycling your food waste by visiting the Back to Earth initiative.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.

Food scraps Also: bones, food, food waste, fruit scraps, kitchen scraps, meat scraps, organics, peel, vegetable scraps, fish

Food scraps

bones, food, food waste, fruit scraps, kitchen scraps, meat scraps, organics, peel, vegetable scraps, fish

Last updated: 19 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

Some councils collect food waste for composting so food scraps can be recycled by putting them in the correct bin. To see if this happens in your area check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

Or you can put them in a home compost, bokashi bin or worm farm. Some councils also offer discounted home compost bins and worm farms. Find out more about how to compost food waste.

What happens to food scraps that go in a food and garden bin?

After your food and garden bin has been collected it's taken to a processor where it gets sorted to remove any items that can’t be composted, like plastics. Food and garden waste is composted and used in agriculture, parks, schools and kindergartens to keep gardens healthy and looking great.

Learn more about the benefits of recycling your food waste by visiting the Back to Earth initiative.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.

Medicines Also: capsules, Nurofen, Panadol, pills, tablets, syrups, ventolin inhaler, ventolin puffer

Medicines

capsules, Nurofen, Panadol, pills, tablets, syrups, ventolin inhaler, ventolin puffer

Last updated: 19 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

Dispose of medicines for free at your local pharmacy through the Returned Unwanted Medicines Project.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Tea bags Also: coffee bags

Tea bags

coffee bags

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

Tea leaves can be composted but often the tea bag contains plastic or staples that can’t be composted. Check online to see if your tea brand uses compostable bags.

Some councils collect food waste for composting so tea leaves can be recycled by putting them in the correct bin. To see if this happens in your area check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

Or you can put them in a home compost, bokashi bin or worm farm. Some councils also offer discounted home compost bins and worm farms. Find out more about how to compost food waste.

Make it recycle ready

Remove any plastic labels or metal staples.
Check if your tea brand uses compostable bags.
If the bag isn’t compostable, open the bag to empty the leaves into the compost and then dispose of the bag in your rubbish bin.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.

Green waste

Christmas trees (real) Also: xmas tree

Christmas trees (real)

xmas tree

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

Councils often have separate collections for real Christmas trees. For local services check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

Where do Christmas trees go next?

After your Christmas tree has been collected, it’s turned into mulch or compost and used in agriculture, parks, schools and kindergartens to keep gardens healthy and looking great.

Learn more about the benefits of recycling your green waste by visiting the Back to Earth initiative.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.

Garden waste Also: branches, flowers, grass, leaves, prunings, weeds, grass clippings

Garden waste

branches, flowers, grass, leaves, prunings, weeds, grass clippings

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

If you have a garden waste bin, place your grass clippings, small branches, leaves and other garden waste in that bin.

Where does garden waste go next?

After your garden waste has been collected, it's taken to a processor where it gets sorted and items which don’t belong in your garden waste bin are removed. Garden waste is turned into mulch or compost used in agriculture, parks, schools and kindergartens to keep gardens healthy and looking great.

Learn more about the benefits of recycling your green waste by visiting the Back to Earth initiative.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.

Glass
Beer bottles Also: long neck, stubby

Beer bottles

long neck, stubby

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

Yes

Unless…

Some councils may have other ways to collect glass bottles to prevent broken glass contaminating other recyclables. Check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

Make it recycle ready

empty any remaining beer
don't include any broken glass. Find out how to dispose of broken glass.

Where do beer bottles go next?

They will be:

collected by your local council’s kerbside recycling truck.
taken to a recycling sorting facility.
separated from other recyclables, such as plastic and cardboard.
taken to a glass treatment facility and washed, sorted by colour, then crushed and melted.
taken to a manufacturer to be made into new products.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Broken glass

Broken glass

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

Broken glass goes in your rubbish bin inside a box or wrapped in newspaper.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Glass bottles Also: beer bottles, cough medicine bottles, medicine bottles, sauce bottles, wine bottles, spirit bottles, glass juice bottles, glass soft drink bottles

Glass bottles

beer bottles, cough medicine bottles, medicine bottles, sauce bottles, wine bottles, spirit bottles, glass juice bottles, glass soft drink bottles

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

Yes

Unless...

Some councils may also have other ways to collect glass bottles to prevent broken glass contaminating other recyclables. Check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

Make it recycle ready

empty any remaining liquid or food.
don’t include any broken glass. Find out how to dispose of broken glass.

Where do glass bottles go next?

They will be:

collected by your local council’s kerbside recycling truck.
taken to a recycling sorting facility.
separated from other recyclables, such as plastic and cardboard.
taken to a glass treatment facility and washed, sorted by colour, then crushed and melted.
taken to a manufacturer to be made into new products.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Glassware Also: drinking glass, wine glass

Glassware

drinking glass, wine glass

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

You can take unbroken glassware to your nearest second-hand store, charity bin or drop-off location.

Make it recycle ready

Make sure glassware is:

in good condition.
not cracked or broken. Find out how to dispose of broken glass.

Where does your second-hand glassware go?

It will be re-sold at stores and op-shops. In many cases the profits will go to charity. Check with the store if you are unsure.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Jars Also: jam jars, vegemite jars

Jars

jam jars, vegemite jars

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

Yes

Unless...

Some councils may also have other ways to collect glass bottles to prevent broken glass contaminating other recyclables. Check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

Make it recycle ready

empty any remaining food and rinse with water.
remove lid. To find out if you can put the lid in your recycling bin, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.
don't include any broken glass. Find out how to dispose of broken glass.

Where do jars go next?

They will be:

collected by your local council’s kerbside recycling truck.
taken to a recycling sorting facility.
separated from other recyclables, such as plastic and cardboard.
taken to a glass treatment facility and washed, sorted by colour, then crushed and melted.
taken to a manufacturer to be made into new products.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Mirrors

Mirrors

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

You can take mirrors to your nearest second-hand store, charity bin or drop-off location.

Make it recycle ready

Make sure mirrors are:

in good condition.
not cracked or broken.

Where do your second-hand mirrors go?

They will be re-sold at stores and op-shops. In many cases the profits will go to charity. Check with the store if you are unsure.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Pyrex Also: casserole dish, cookware, heat-proof glass, kitchenware

Pyrex

casserole dish, cookware, heat-proof glass, kitchenware

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

You can take unbroken Pyrex to your nearest second-hand store, charity bin or drop-off location.

Make it recycle ready

Make sure the Pyrex is:

clean
not cracked or broken.

Where does your second-hand Pyrex go?

It will be re-sold at stores and op-shops. In many cases the profits will go to charity. Check with the store if you are unsure.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.

Metal
Aluminium can Also: Beer cans, drink cans, soft drink cans

Aluminium can

Beer cans, drink cans, soft drink cans

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

Yes

Make it recycle ready

empty any remaining liquid.

Where do aluminium cans go next?

They will be:

collected by your local council’s kerbside recycling truck.
taken to a recycling sorting facility.
separated from other recyclables, such as plastic and cardboard.
taken to a re-processing centre and broken down.
taken to a manufacturer to be made into new products.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Aluminium foil Also: Alfoil, metal foil, silver foil, silver paper, tin foil

Aluminium foil

Alfoil, metal foil, silver foil, silver paper, tin foil

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

Yes

Make it recycle ready

make sure the aluminium foil is dry
remove food scraps. Tear off any dirty or oily sections that can't be cleaned easily, and put them in your rubbish bin.
loosely scrunch the clean and dry foil into a ball, at least the size of a golf ball. Recycling sorting machines can't process very small pieces of foil.

Where does aluminium foil go next?

It will be:

collected by your local council’s kerbside recycling truck.
taken to a recycling sorting facility.
separated from other recyclables, such as plastic and cardboard.
taken to a re-processing centre and broken down.
taken to a manufacturer to be made into new products.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Aluminium trays Also: Silver trays

Aluminium trays

Silver trays

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

Yes

Make it recycle ready

empty any remaining food or liquid.

Where do aluminium trays go next?

They will be:

collected by your local council’s kerbside recycling truck.
taken to a recycling sorting facility.
separated from other recyclables, such as plastic and cardboard.
taken to a re-processing centre and broken down.
taken to a manufacturer to be made into new products.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Bottle tops (metal) Also: bottle caps

Bottle tops (metal)

bottle caps

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

Yes

Unless…

Some councils don't allow metal bottle tops or lids in your recycling bin. Check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.

Coat hangers (wire) Also: coathanger wire

Coat hangers (wire)

coathanger wire

Last updated: 19 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

To see if there are any local wire coat hanger recycling programs, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area. If there are none, it goes in your rubbish bin.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Cutlery (metal) Also: chopsticks, fork, knife, knives, knife and fork, spoons, tablespoons, teaspoons

Cutlery (metal)

chopsticks, fork, knife, knives, knife and fork, spoons, tablespoons, teaspoons

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

You can take metal cutlery to your nearest second-hand store, charity bin or drop-off location.

Make it recycle ready

make sure metal cutlery is clean and in good condition.

Where does your second-hand metal cutlery go?

They will be re-sold at stores and op-shops. In many cases the profits will go to charity. Check with the store if you are unsure.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Food cans Also: canned vegetables, pet food cans, soup tins, spaghetti tins, tin cans

Food cans

canned vegetables, pet food cans, soup tins, spaghetti tins, tin cans

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

Yes

Make it recycle ready

empty any remaining food.

Where do food cans go next?

They will be:

collected by your local council’s kerbside recycling truck.
taken to a recycling sorting facility.
separated from other recyclables, such as plastic and cardboard.
taken to a re-processing centre and broken down.
taken to a manufacturer to be made into new products.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Gas bottles Also: gas canisters

Gas bottles

gas canisters

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

To find out where you can dispose of gas bottles, please check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Paint tins (metal, empty) Also: metal paint cans, paint cans

Paint tins (metal, empty)

metal paint cans, paint cans

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

Yes

Make it recycle ready

Remove any remaining paint.
Household paint can be disposed of for free at a permanent drop-off site or contact your local council.

Where do paint tins go next?

They will be:

collected by your local council’s kerbside recycling truck.
taken to a recycling sorting facility.
separated from other recyclables, such as plastic and cardboard.
taken to a re-processing centre and broken down.
taken to a manufacturer to be made into new products.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Pots and pans Also: cookware, frying pans, frypans, saucepans, skillets

Pots and pans

cookware, frying pans, frypans, saucepans, skillets

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

You can take pots and pans to your nearest second-hand store, charity bin or drop-off location.

Also, some councils accept steel pots and pans to go in the recycling bin. To find out, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

Make it recycle ready

Make sure pots and pans are:

in good condition
clean and not heavily scratched.

Where do your second-hand pots and pans go?

They will be re-sold at stores and op-shops. In many cases the profits will go to charity. Check with the store if you are unsure.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Scrap metal Also: steel, iron, copper, aluminum, corrugated sheeting

Scrap metal

steel, iron, copper, aluminum, corrugated sheeting

Last updated: 19 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

To find a facility that will accept scrap metal such as a local recycling centre, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.

Staples

Staples

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

Put staples in your rubbish bin.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Steel cans Also: tin cans, tuna cans, metal cake tins

Steel cans

tin cans, tuna cans, metal cake tins

Last updated: 11 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

Yes

Make it recycle ready

make sure the steel cans are empty.

Where do steel cans go next?

They will be:

collected by your local council’s kerbside recycling truck.
taken to a recycling sorting facility.
separated from other recyclables, such as plastic and cardboard.
taken to a re-processing centre and broken down.
taken to a manufacturer to be made into new products.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.

Electronics (e-waste)
Batteries Also: button batteries, lithium batteries, power packs, power tool battery pack, phone batteries, camera batteries, toy batteries, laptop batteries

Batteries

button batteries, lithium batteries, power packs, power tool battery pack, phone batteries, camera batteries, toy batteries, laptop batteries

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

Batteries of any type (including lithium) should never be placed in any household bin as they can be hazardous and cause fires if they get broken, punctured or overheat.

Find your nearest e-waste drop-off point or check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.
E-waste has been banned from landfill since 2019.

Where do the batteries go next?

Batteries and other e-waste contain a range of precious materials which can be used to make new products. Find out how e-waste is processed and reused.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.

Car batteries Also: car battery

Car batteries

car battery

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

Find your nearest e-waste drop-off point or check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.
E-waste has been banned from landfill since 2019.

Where do car batteries go?

Car batteries and other e-waste contain a range of precious materials which can be used to make new products. Find out how e-waste is processed and reused.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.

CD players Also: compact disc player

CD players

compact disc player

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

Find your nearest e-waste drop-off point or check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.
E-waste has been banned from landfill since 2019.

Make it recycle ready

Remove any CDs from the player.

Where do CD players go?

CD players and other e-waste contain a range of precious materials which can be used to make new products. Find out how e-waste is processed and reused.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Computers Also: computer parts, monitors, screens

Computers

computer parts, monitors, screens

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

Find your nearest e-waste drop-off point or check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.
E-waste has been banned from landfill since 2019.

Make it recycle ready

wipe your personal data like personal details, emails, photos and downloads. Find out more about removing data from your old computer.

Where do computers go?

Computers and other e-waste contain a range of precious materials which can be used to make new products. Find out how e-waste is processed and reused.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
DVD players

DVD players

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

Find your nearest e-waste drop-off point or check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.
E-waste has been banned from landfill since 2019.

Make it recycle ready

remove any DVDs from the player.

Where do DVD players go?

DVD players and other e-waste contain a range of precious materials which can be used to make new products. Find out how e-waste is processed and reused.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Electric toothbrushes

Electric toothbrushes

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

Find your nearest e-waste drop-off point. E-waste has been banned from landfill since 2019.
Electric toothbrush heads can be recycled by the Terracycle oral care recycling program or check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

Where do electric toothbrushes go?

Electric toothbrushes and other e-waste contain a range of precious materials which can be used to make new products. Find out how e-waste is processed and reused.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Electrical appliances Also: electronics, ewaste, e-waste, headphones, ear buds, toasters, kettles, blender, mixer, microwave; gaming consoles, x-box, nintendo, playstation

Electrical appliances

electronics, ewaste, e-waste, headphones, ear buds, toasters, kettles, blender, mixer, microwave; gaming consoles, x-box, nintendo, playstation

Last updated: 19 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

Find your nearest e-waste drop-off point or check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.
E-waste has been banned from landfill since 2019.

Make it recycle ready

remove any household batteries. Batteries of any type (including lithium) should never be placed in any household bin as they can be hazardous and cause fires if they get broken, punctured or overheat.

Where do electrical appliances go?

Electrical appliances and other e-waste contain a range of precious materials which can be used to make new products. Find out how e-waste is processed and reused.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.
Floppy disks Also: hard disks

Floppy disks

hard disks

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

Find your nearest e-waste drop-off point or check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.
E-waste has been banned from landfill since 2019.

Where do floppy disks go?

Floppy disks and other e-waste contain a range of precious materials which can be used to make new products. Find out how e-waste is processed and reused.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.

Fluorescent light tubes Also: fluoro lights

Fluorescent light tubes

fluoro lights

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

Find your nearest e-waste drop-off point or check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.
E-waste has been banned from landfill since 2019.

Where do fluorescent light tubes go?

Fluorescent light tubes and other e-waste contain a range of precious materials which can be used to make new products. Find out how e-waste is processed and reused.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.

Fridges Also: refrigerator, whitegoods

Fridges

refrigerator, whitegoods

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

Find your nearest e-waste drop-off point or check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.
E-waste has been banned from landfill since 2019.

Make it recycle ready

Remove any remaining food.

Where do fridges go?

Fridges and other e-waste contain a range of precious materials which can be used to make new products. Find out how e-waste is processed and reused.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.

Light bulbs Also: light globes, light tubes

Light bulbs

light globes, light tubes

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

Find your nearest e-waste drop-off point or check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.
E-waste has been banned from landfill since 2019.

Where do light bulbs go?

Light bulbs and other e-waste contain a range of precious materials which can be used to make new products. Find out how e-waste is processed and reused.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.

Mobile phones Also: cellphone, Galaxy, iPhone, i-phone, Samsung

Mobile phones

cellphone, Galaxy, iPhone, i-phone, Samsung

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

Find your nearest e-waste drop-off point or check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.
E-waste has been banned from landfill since 2019.

Make it recycle ready

Wipe your personal data like personal details, emails, photos and downloads. Find out more about removing data from your old mobile phone.

Where do mobile phones go?

Mobile phones and other e-waste contain a range of precious materials which can be used to make new products. Find out how e-waste is processed and reused.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.

Printer cartridges (ink or toner) Also: ink cartridge, printer cartridge

Printer cartridges (ink or toner)

ink cartridge, printer cartridge

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

Find your nearest e-waste drop-off point or check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.
E-waste has been banned from landfill since 2019.

Where do cartridges go?

Cartridges and other e-waste contain a range of precious materials which can be used to make new products. Find out how e-waste is processed and reused.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.

Smoke alarms (domestic) Also: smoke detectors

Smoke alarms (domestic)

smoke detectors

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

Put smoke alarms (domestic) in your rubbish bin after you have removed the batteries. You can recycle batteries at your nearest e-waste drop-off point.
E-waste has been banned from landfill since 2019.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.

Televisions Also: TVs

Televisions

TVs

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

No

But you can still recycle it…

Find your nearest e-waste drop-off point or check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.
E-waste has been banned from landfill since 2019.

Where do televisions go?

Televisions and other e-waste contain a range of precious materials which can be used to make new products. Find out how e-waste is processed and reused.

Waste and recycling during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

Council waste and recycling facilities, including collection, treatment, disposal and transfer stations, are now open across all of Victoria.

Visitors must follow all directions and instructions for maintaining a COVIDSafe environment.

For more information on the location of your nearest facility, check the waste and recycling advice for your local council area.

For more information and updates, visit the Victorian Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) website.

Whitegoods Also: washing machines, dryers, air-conditioners, ovens, stoves, dish-washer, fridge, refrigerator

Whitegoods

washing machines, dryers, air-conditioners, ovens, stoves, dish-washer, fridge, refrigerator

Last updated: 9 November 2020

Can I put this in my recycling bin?

Can I recycle this?