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Find your bin day, report lost / damaged bins, sign-up to green waste bin services, get extra capacity bins or simply learn what goes in each bin.
We operate three Resource Recovery Centres (tips) that accept a comprehensive range of household waste. The centre at Rye also accepts commercial quantities of waste.
The Shire’s booked hard/green waste service collects hard and/or green waste from your home (nature strip) and can be organised by calling the Shire on 5950 1406.
Learn how to reduce your waste costs and dispose of: asbestos, chemical waste, green waste, general waste and recyclable materials.
Information on our laws surrounding illegal rubbish dumping and current initiatives to prevent it.
Is my property within the urban growth boundary?
Learn more about composting, compost rebates and worm farms.
Learn what we are doing to help the community achieve zero waste going to landfill and what you can do to reduce your waste as part of the Shire's Beyond Zero Waste Strategy.
Asbestos of Domestic Origin Only can only be accepted at the Rye Resource Recovery Centre in 1/2 cubic metre per visit. Fees apply.
Electronic waste (e-waste) is any unwanted product with a battery, cord or plug. Recycle your e-waste to protect our environment and recover more precious resources.