New waste service
Waste collection services (garbage, recycling and/or greenwaste) for a newly constructed property will require you to provide an occupancy permit within the application process.
Please note: greenwaste is an optional service for urban areas only such as Bacchus Marsh, Maddingley, Ballan township, and Hopetoun Park.
Additional bins
You can order additional garbage and recycling bins, and/or a greenwaste bin.
Please note: garbage and recycling bins are offered as a package and may not be ordered separately.
Replacement bins
When a bin is damaged beyond repair, you can order a replacement.
How to apply
What happens next?
We will process your application and contact you if we need any further information. New or replacement bins will be delivered within 10 business days.
Waste service charges 2023-24
This table provides a summary of Council's waste service charges. This information is updated every financial year.
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Waste management service charge
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$120
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Relates to all rateable properties in the Shire
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Supplying and servicing all street, park, and reserve litter bins
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Collection of loose litter, rubbish spills, etc (shire wide) as requested/advised by ratepayers/residents
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Mechanical sweeping of roads, channels, and footpaths to reduce litter and waste
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Compliance costs to enforce laws relating to littering and dumping of waste
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Transfer Station infrastructure
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Kerbside garbage
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Annual collection cost
(pro rata)
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120L weekly collection (urban) or
240L fortnightly collection (rural)
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$146
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Kerbside recycling
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Annual collection costs
(pro rata)
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240L fortnightly collection of recycling (urban / rural)
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$113
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Kerbside greenwaste
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Annual collection costs
(pro rata)
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240L fortnightly collection of greenwaste (urban areas only, opt in service)
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$101
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State landfill levy (all rateable properties)
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$69
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