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We want to get our contamination rate of recycling bins down to zero and reduce how much waste is going to landfill.

Search your address to see your next bin collectionYou can also visit the Digital Waste Collection Calendar where you can:Search your address and see your annual collection scheduleCreate a printable pdf

Green bins are collected fortnightly on the opposite week to recycling.The maximum weight for collection is 70kg. If the bins are heavier, they cannot be collected. If you really struggle to wheel it to your kerbside, then it is too heavy for the arm of our truck. Green waste can also be taken to the Transfer Station.Please note: Our green waste collection service is compulsory for residential properties between 250m2 and 4000m2 with a detached h...

The contents of your rubbish bin go directly to our landfill in Smythesdale.

Don’t put DIY project waste in your yellow recycling bin. Contamination in our recycling bins is usually around 16% but is now at 20% to 25%, with a lot of this including DIY project waste.

No, food scraps can’t be put into the green waste bin in Ballarat. You can place your food scraps in your home compost bin or your rubbish bin.Our green waste contractor is not able to process food waste. This means that any food waste in the green waste bin is considered a contamination. 

In partnership with Ballarat Community Health Centre, a free needle/syringe exchange program is available for Insulin dependent persons. Sharps must be stored in an approved sharps container and delivered to the Environmental Health Unit for disposal (25 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat). A free replacement container will be provided. This is available for the community and not for commercial businesses/activities. If you are a business usi...

The free Ballarat Waste and Recycling app puts local waste and recycling information right at your fingertips.