Face coverings (cloth)
Can I put this in my recycling bin?
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.
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.
Want to recycle something else?
Search for another item to find out if it can go in your home recycling bin or if it needs to be dropped off somewhere else.