Waste disposal guide

Disposing of plastics can be confusing. Look up items using our handy list of what type of plastic and where it goes.

Programs that we have partnered with as a drop-off point for chemicals

Find out what is e-waste, where it can be dropped off in Greater Bendigo and why we need to keep it out of landfill. 

Hard waste - bricks, rubble, metal, auto, oil

Understand where and how to dispose of clothing and textiles

Find out what goes in your general waste bin. Request a smaller bin and save. Sort your waste and divert certain things from landfill.

Find out what does and what doesn’t go into your recycling bin. Sort, rinse, put in the bin loose (no plastic bags). Help us avoid contaminating loads.

Find out what goes in your Organics bin, order extra caddy liners, what happens next. Keeping food and garden waste collection out of landfill to make compost.