Avoid single use plastic by choosing reusable or compostable options.
Large amounts of clean polystyrene can be taken to landfill.
Small and contaminated polystyrene goes in general waste.
E-Waste can be taken to the following landfills or transfer stations
For more information on detox your home, please visit Sustainability Victoria's website.
E-waste is accepted at the following landfill sites
Only accepted if the plastic code (chasing arrows symbol with a number) is 1,2 or 5. If in doubt, leave it out!
If in good condition, donate to an opp shop. If it cannot be worn again, this is also accepted in General Waste.
Accepted at all sites.
Only accepted if the plastic code (chasing arrows symbol with a number) is 1,2 or 5. If in doubt, leave it out!
If in good condition, donate to an opp shop. If it cannot be worn again, send to Upparel to be recycled into new clothing.
If the best option doesn’t work for you, this is also accepted in General Waste.
Donate to an opp shop or to Boots For All. If the best option doesn’t work for you, this is also accepted in General Waste.
Donate or send to Terracycle for recycling. If the best option doesn’t work for you, this is also accepted in General Waste.
Single use plastic banned under the Single Use Plastic Ban 1st February 2023
Donate to the Uplift Project if in good condition. If the best option doesn’t work for you, this is also accepted in General Waste.
E-waste can be taken to the following landfills or transfer stations
All sites accept timber.
All sites accept unpowered tools.
Avoid using a plastic toothbrush as this will never break down in landfill.
Bamboo toothbrushes can be found in most supermarkets and pharmacies and can break down in your home compost.
This item is accepted for recycling at Bairnsdale Landfill https://www.upcycle4better.com/
E-waste can be dropped at the following landfill and transfer stations
Donate or sell if in good condition. If the best option doesn’t work for you, this is also accepted in General Waste.
If it only contains dust, it can be composted. If there are any plastics or inorganic material, place in general waste.
It is best practise to compost or wormfarm your food scraps at home. Refer to the Home Composting Guide.
You can send unwanted video tapes to Gram Destruction. If the best option doesn’t work for you, this is also accepted in General Waste.
Only accepted if the plastic code (chasing arrows symbol with a number) is 1,2 or 5. If in doubt, leave it out!
E-Waste can be taken to the following landfills or transfer stations
White goods are washing machines, dishwashers, fridges etc.
If still working, donate or sell. Otherwise, free to dispose at transfer stations
Accepted as scrap metal at:
Send your old x-rays to Siltech PMR. If the best option doesn’t work for you, this is also accepted in General Waste.
Only accepted if the plastic code (chasing arrows symbol with a number) is 1,2 or 5. If in doubt, leave it out!