Got a question about waste or recycling? We’d like to help you find the answers.
Below are some of the frequent questions we receive about changes to our recycling service.
If you cannot find what you are looking for here, you’re also welcome to contact us by:
Got a question about waste or recycling? We’d like to help you find the answers.
Below are some of the frequent questions we receive about changes to our recycling service.
If you cannot find what you are looking for here, you’re also welcome to contact us by:
Residents can contact us to request a bin upgrade to a larger 120-litre or 240-litre glass or recycling bin. Requests for rubbish bins will also be available for residents who meet the eligibility criteria. You must have:
If you would like to request an additional glass, recycling or rubbish bin please complete our online request form. Note, we will be in touch will you after the initial roll out to confirm.
Residents can contact us to request a bin upgrade to a larger 120-litre or 240-litre glass or recycling bin. Requests for rubbish bins will also be available for residents who meet the eligibility criteria. You must have:
If you would like to request an additional glass, recycling or rubbish bin please complete our online request form. Note, we will be in touch will you after the initial roll out to confirm.
If you live in the Abbotsford trial area, you have already been using a separate glass bin. You’ll have the option to swap over to a new 80-litre glass bin following the initial rollout.
Our recycling processor can now accept more plastic in your yellow-lidded recycling than before. Plastic items labelled 5 can now be recycled into new food-grade containers and electric cabling. This includes plastic containers like meat trays and butter, yoghurt and ice cream tubs.
If you live in the Abbotsford trial area, you have already been using a separate glass bin. You’ll have the option to swap over to a new 80-litre glass bin following the initial rollout.
Our recycling processor can now accept more plastic in your yellow-lidded recycling than before. Plastic items labelled 5 can now be recycled into new food-grade containers and electric cabling. This includes plastic containers like meat trays and butter, yoghurt and ice cream tubs.
Before the new service begins on 23 November all residents, businesses and buildings serviced by Yarra Council will receive an information kit, including a new bin collection calendar with their new purple-lidded glass bin.
You can also read the latest news about waste and recycling on our latest news page, or by signing up to our Yarra Life e-newsletter. We will also publish real-time updates on our social media channels if you want to connect with our community online.
Unfortunately, due to the impacts of COVID-19 and social distancing regulations may mean that some of the face to face events we wanted to deliver cannot go ahead, however, lots of information is available.
Before the new service begins on 23 November all residents, businesses and buildings serviced by Yarra Council will receive an information kit, including a new bin collection calendar with their new purple-lidded glass bin.
You can also read the latest news about waste and recycling on our latest news page, or by signing up to our Yarra Life e-newsletter. We will also publish real-time updates on our social media channels if you want to connect with our community online.
Unfortunately, due to the impacts of COVID-19 and social distancing regulations may mean that some of the face to face events we wanted to deliver cannot go ahead, however, lots of information is available.
If your bin was not collected by 4pm, please let us know by completing an online request.
Or you can call us on 9205 5555.
If your bin was not collected by 4pm, please let us know by completing an online request.
Or you can call us on 9205 5555.
Placing your bins in the correct position on the street makes it easy for them to be emptied. If your bin is not placed correctly it may not be able to be emptied.
Find out how to correctly place your bin to make sure that it can be emptied.
Placing your bins in the correct position on the street makes it easy for them to be emptied. If your bin is not placed correctly it may not be able to be emptied.
Find out how to correctly place your bin to make sure that it can be emptied.
No, as Yarra doesn’t have a separate charge for waste, so your rates will not be impacted as a result of these changes.
No, as Yarra doesn’t have a separate charge for waste, so your rates will not be impacted as a result of these changes.
Don’t worry if you haven’t received yours yet, every household will receive a glass-only bin before the first glass collection from 23 November.
We’ll also be sending out a full information kit with your bin, so you’ll have all the information you need to know what to do.
Don’t worry if you haven’t received yours yet, every household will receive a glass-only bin before the first glass collection from 23 November.
We’ll also be sending out a full information kit with your bin, so you’ll have all the information you need to know what to do.
Separating glass from other recycling by using your purple-lidded glass bin is mandatory for all Yarra residents who use Council’s waste and recycling service. This is part of the Victorian Governments state-wide policy reduce waste and recycle more.
After the initial roll out, if residents find that they have no need for the purple glass bin i.e. have no glass waste, they can request a bin retrieval.
Separating glass from other recycling by using your purple-lidded glass bin is mandatory for all Yarra residents who use Council’s waste and recycling service. This is part of the Victorian Governments state-wide policy reduce waste and recycle more.
After the initial roll out, if residents find that they have no need for the purple glass bin i.e. have no glass waste, they can request a bin retrieval.
WorkSafe Victoria have approved a small number of 27-litre mini-glass-bins (suitable for storing indoors) for Yarra residents who have special requirements and can meet the eligibility criteria.
If you have special requirements i.e. space restrictions, mobility issues or medical needs you will be able to request a smaller 27-litre glass bin. Please register your interest by completing our online request form or calling Yarra on 9205 5555. Each application will be assessed on a case-by-case visit and the Council may need to visit your property.
Due to COVID 19, it is difficult to establish a firm timeline for the manufacturing and delivery of the mini bins. Eligible residents will receive their new bins when they become available.
WorkSafe Victoria have approved a small number of 27-litre mini-glass-bins (suitable for storing indoors) for Yarra residents who have special requirements and can meet the eligibility criteria.
If you have special requirements i.e. space restrictions, mobility issues or medical needs you will be able to request a smaller 27-litre glass bin. Please register your interest by completing our online request form or calling Yarra on 9205 5555. Each application will be assessed on a case-by-case visit and the Council may need to visit your property.
Due to COVID 19, it is difficult to establish a firm timeline for the manufacturing and delivery of the mini bins. Eligible residents will receive their new bins when they become available.
Yes, we are very supportive of residents sharing bins with their neighbours.
The option to upgrade to a shared bin will be available from Monday 23 November. You will need to complete our online request form, or you can also call us on 9205 5555 to discuss your requirements. If approved, Council will arrange for your additional bin(s) to be collected.
Yes, we are very supportive of residents sharing bins with their neighbours.
The option to upgrade to a shared bin will be available from Monday 23 November. You will need to complete our online request form, or you can also call us on 9205 5555 to discuss your requirements. If approved, Council will arrange for your additional bin(s) to be collected.
We understand there may be space or access issues for some residents. We ask that you try out your new bin initially to see if it works for you. If it is unmanageable, please contact us to discuss your individual needs. Those with very limited space or mobility issues may be eligible to apply for a smaller 27-litre mini-bin. Please register your interest by completing our online request form or calling Yarra on 9205 5555.
Yarra will also be encouraging residents to share bins between neighbours.
We understand there may be space or access issues for some residents. We ask that you try out your new bin initially to see if it works for you. If it is unmanageable, please contact us to discuss your individual needs. Those with very limited space or mobility issues may be eligible to apply for a smaller 27-litre mini-bin. Please register your interest by completing our online request form or calling Yarra on 9205 5555.
Yarra will also be encouraging residents to share bins between neighbours.
Your glass will be taken to a local processor, where it will be crushed and ground into tiny pieces.
We are hoping that in the near future, the high quality glass we collect will be used to make new glass products. This type of glass recycling is complicated and requires special facilities to do.
Victoria is currently working hard on building its capacity for this type of glass recycling, but in the meantime we’re going to be using it as a sand replacement in asphalt for road resurfacing projects around Yarra.
Your glass will be taken to a local processor, where it will be crushed and ground into tiny pieces.
We are hoping that in the near future, the high quality glass we collect will be used to make new glass products. This type of glass recycling is complicated and requires special facilities to do.
Victoria is currently working hard on building its capacity for this type of glass recycling, but in the meantime we’re going to be using it as a sand replacement in asphalt for road resurfacing projects around Yarra.
If you live in an apartment or multi-unit development that is serviced by Council, your building will also receive new shared glass-only bins. They might be a different size and you might have multiple, depending on how many people live in your building and whether or not you share your bins with your neighbours.
If you live in an apartment or multi-unit development that is serviced by Council, your building will also receive new shared glass-only bins. They might be a different size and you might have multiple, depending on how many people live in your building and whether or not you share your bins with your neighbours.
It’s important to know that the numbers and symbols found on the bottom of plastic items are not recycling symbols. It’s actually a plastic identification code which tells us what type of plastic it is.
Each type of plastic is processed differently and has its own specific end market.
It’s important to know that the numbers and symbols found on the bottom of plastic items are not recycling symbols. It’s actually a plastic identification code which tells us what type of plastic it is.
Each type of plastic is processed differently and has its own specific end market.
Yarra Council is committed to rolling out a separate bin for food and green waste as part of the Victorian Governments circular economy policy, however, this has been delayed due to impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19). We are working towards making this happen in 2021.
Yarra decided to start with the glass bin rollout because there is significant strain on the recycling industry in this area. For now, residents should continue with the on-call green bin waste collection service. Unfortunately, Yarra is no longer selling green bins, however residents can compost at home and access discounted compost bin and worm farm options.
Yarra Council is committed to rolling out a separate bin for food and green waste as part of the Victorian Governments circular economy policy, however, this has been delayed due to impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19). We are working towards making this happen in 2021.
Yarra decided to start with the glass bin rollout because there is significant strain on the recycling industry in this area. For now, residents should continue with the on-call green bin waste collection service. Unfortunately, Yarra is no longer selling green bins, however residents can compost at home and access discounted compost bin and worm farm options.
