Rubbish and recycling

Wednesday 15 July – works at Rye Resource Recovery Centre may cause significant delays. Please use Tyabb or Mornington where possible.

Bins

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.

Free of charge items at our resource recovery centres

There are many things around your house and garage that are free to dispose of at the tip – probably more than you think. The list includes whitegoods, metals, mattresses and more.

Recycling

Learn how and where you can Recycle Right on the Peninsula.

Food and green waste

Learn how to dispose of your food and green waste, no charge green waste weekends, green waste drop-off at transfer stations or green waste kerbside pickup.

Waste and recycling guide

Learn how to reduce your waste costs and dispose of: asbestos, chemical waste, green waste, general waste and recyclable materials.

Tenant waste vouchers

Waste vouchers are now available for all residents, including tenants. As a resident of the Mornington Peninsula, you are entitled to four waste vouchers per property, per year.

Container deposit scheme

The Container deposit scheme collects eligible containers from across the Peninsula. Find out more about Return-It locations and what containers are eligible for a 10c refund.

Recovery stations

Looking for somewhere convenient to take those hard to recycle objects that can’t go in your kerbside recycling bins?

Check out our new Recovery Stations located at our libraries.

Items that are corrosive, flammable, explosive, toxic or poisonous, such as batteries, gas bottles and cleaning solvents.
Use this page to find out how you can safely store and dispose of hazardous household waste on the Peninsula.

Recycle your electronic waste (e-waste)

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.

Our waste future

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.

Resource recovery centres and hoppers

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.

Booked hard and green waste service

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.

Composting

Learn more about composting and compost rebates.

Illegally dumped waste

Information on our laws surrounding illegal rubbish dumping and current initiatives to prevent it.

Asbestos disposal

Asbestos of Domestic Origin Only can only be accepted at the Rye Resource Recovery Centre in 0.5 cubic metre per visit. Fees apply.

Christmas tree disposal

Find out how to dispose of your Christmas tree via our Resource Recovery Centres, Flinders hopper or your kerbside green waste bin.

Repair directory

This repair directory connects you with local specialists who can help extend the life of your items and support our circular economy. It provides a list of nearby businesses offering repair services to make fixing, rather than discarding, an easier choice.