A-Z waste and recycling index

Use this A-Z recycling and waste guide to help you make the best decision when clearing out common items from the kitchen, garage and everywhere else in your home.

Many items can be recycled into new products, saving valuable resources, energy, and landfill space. A cost may be associated with some disposal or recycling services – contact the provider first to check. 

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If we’ve forgotten something– please let us know via email to wasteadmin@moorabool.vic.gov.au

For further information you can contact us to speak with a member of the Waste and Resource Recovery team.

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Radios

- Reuse by selling, swapping, or giving away. Try eBay, Gumtree or local Buy Swap Sell pages
- Contact your local Op Shop – find out if they accept working electronic items
- Recycle as e-waste at a Moorabool Shire Transfer Station (no cost)

Never put any electronic item in a household bin, e-waste is banned from landfill and is a contaminant in the recycling bin.

Records (vinyl)

- Reuse by selling, swapping, or giving away. Try eBay, Gumtree or local Buy Swap Sell pages
- Dispose in your garbage bin (red lid) or take to a Moorabool Shire Transfer Station (fees apply)

Remote control

Recycle as e-waste at a Moorabool Shire Transfer Station (no cost)

Never put any electronic item in a household bin, e-waste is banned from landfill and is a contaminant in the recycling bin.

Reusable bags (plastic)

- Reuse as much as possible
- Dispose in your garbage bin (red lid) or take to a Moorabool Shire Transfer Station (fees apply)

Rubber bands

- Reuse in the kitchen to seal packets
- Dispose in your garbage bin (red lid) or take to a Moorabool Shire Transfer Station (fees apply)

Rubble

Rubble, construction, demolition and renovation waste is not accepted in any kerbside bin or at any Moorabool Shire Transfer Station.

Learn how to manage this waste from the Environmental Protection Authority.

A-Z Waste Index