This engagement has closed

Thank you to everyone who participated.

We’re changing how we deliver waste and recycling in Darebin.

The changes we’re making are part of the State Government’s reform of household recycling, including a glass recycling service.

We all want to reduce waste going to landfill.

We know many in our community have ideas on what would make recycling easier.

We asked for your feedback on:

  • Hard Waste
  • Kerbside waste collection frequency
  • Public place recycling bins
  • Supporting a circular economy

Hard waste results

The results from our consultation on hard waste have been reported and council have made a decision. Read the community engagement report here and see what's changed here.

The results from the kerbside collection consultation will be reported later in the year.

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Click on the cards below to learn more about each topic.

  • Hard waste

    We’re reviewing how we collect hard waste and considering how we might make it an easier system for everyone, while improving environmental outcomes.

    Find out more 

  • Kerbside waste collection frequency

    We’re looking at how often we collect your kerbside waste for two of our existing waste streams:

    • general waste
    • food and green waste


    All Victorians must have access to kerbside glass recycling by 2027. We’ve put together two options for this new service.

    Find out more 

  • Public place recycling

    You might have noticed that public recycling bins in streets and parks are often contaminated with non-recyclable waste.

    Tell us your ideas for how we can better support our community to use public recycling bins correctly.

    Find out more 

  • Supporting a circular economy

    Darebin Council is committed to reducing waste and supporting a local circular economy, where items are re-used and repurposed, rather than sent to landfill.

    Find out more and share your ideas 

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