Residents can drop off kerbside recycling, green waste or e-waste free of charge by producing a current City of Melbourne rates notice, driver's licence or utility bill. See the list of accepted e-waste items.
This service is not intended for commercial quantities and is provided for City of Melbourne residents only.
It is vital that general waste is separated from recycling so the service is sustainable. Find out what goes in recycling bins and more options for disposing of a range of waste types.
The following types of waste will not be accepted at the centre:
- paints and solvents
- building materials including bricks, concrete, asphalt and soil
- tyres and car bodies
- hazardous or dangerous waste including chemicals and gas cylinders
- industrial waste.
Tipping fees
Fees apply for non-recyclable items, household waste and commercial waste.
Only EFTPOS, Visa, MasterCard are accepted at the main gate of the waste and recycling centre. Cash is not accepted.
| Description | Fee (including GST) |
|---|---|
| Car boot | $80 per load |
| Station wagon / car | $99 per load |
| Utility – level | $158 per load |
| Utility – heaped/caged | $248 per load |
| Van | $148 per load |
| Trailer (6x4) – level | $248 per load |
| Trailer (6x4) – heaped/caged | $283 per tonne |
| Single axle trailer (8x5) – level | $276.50 per load |
| Single axle trailer (8x5) – heaped/caged | $286.50 per tonne |
| Tandem trailer – up to 10x5 – level | $276.50 per load |
| Tandem trailer – up to 10x5 – heaped/caged | $286.50 per tonne |
| Tandem trailer – greater than 10x5 | $286.50 per tonne |
| Metal (non-residential) steel for recycling | Free |
| Mattress | $70 per mattress |
| Gate fee | $286.50 per tonne |
Prices are correct as of 1 July 2023 and are subject to variation.
Opening hours
- For residents: 9am to 3pm, 7 days a week (including Xmas and Good Friday)
- For commercial customers: 24 hours, 7 days a week
Contact details
Address
437 Dynon Road
West Melbourne
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