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Waste reduction programs

Council has many waste reduction programs and considers it a priority for us all. We must begin to think of new and innovative ways to reduce our waste especially as our population grows.

Below are a few programs that you can get involved in and contribute to doing something great for our environment.

Reduce your food waste

Find out how you can reduce food waste, save money and protect our climate for future generations

Maribyrnong Bins and Recycling App

Reducing your waste is easy with Council's free Bins and Recycling app.

Single Use Plastics

Find out how you can reduce Single Use Plastic use at home and in the community.

Food and Garden Waste Bin

Find out how you can recycle your food and garden waste through our food and garden waste service!

Compost Community

Join Council's compost community to receive subsidised composting systems and expert advice

Electrical and clothing recycling in Maribyrnong

Find out how to recycle your old unwanted electrical items and clothing through our drop off hubs and free home collection service.

Don't throw it! Repair or donate it!

View a list of some of the charity organisations willing to take your unwanted items to help those in need.

Community Clean Ups

Are you interested in joining a local clean up event, or starting your own clean up group?

Waste education visits for schools

Find out about Council's range of free waste and environmental education programs for schools and child care facilities.

Brochures, signs and information

Find out about our different brochures, signs and other resources to help you recycle right.

Back to Earth - Food & Garden Waste

By using our food and garden waste service, you can help to keep food waste out of landfill, and instead create useful compost to nourish parks, farms, and gardens across Victoria.

Waste transfer stations and drop-off points

Looking for alternative ways of disposing of your unwanted goods? Try one of these options.

Detox your home

The detox your home program – delivered by Sustainability Victoria in collaboration with local councils – recovers and diverts these toxic chemicals from landfill.

Garage Sale Trail

Declutter your home and reuse items you no longer need with the Garage Sale Trail!

Council policies, strategies and guidelines

See how Council reduces it's impact on the environment in the way we do business.

Take the pledge to recycle right

Join Council in showing your commitment to recycling by taking the pledge to recycle right.

Community Recycling Stations

Find out where you can recycle household batteries, DVDs, VHS, cassettes, light bulbs, X rays, and old stationary.