Other Waste & Recycling Services

Clothing and electronic waste (e-waste) can be recycled and reused in many ways but not through kerbside bins. E-waste and clothing drop off hubs can be found in the carparks at:

• Arndell Park Community Centre, 29 - 49 Federation Blvd, Truganina (CURRENTLY  NOT AVAILABLE)
• Featherbrook Community Centre, 33- 35 Windorah Dr, Point Cook
• Manor Lakes Community Learning Centre, 86 Manor Lakes Blvd, Manor Lakes 
• Tarneit Community Learning Centre, 150 Sunset Views Boulevard, Tarneit
• Saltwater Community Centre, 153 Saltwater Promenade, Point Cook
• Youth Services @ Hoppers Crossing, 86 Derrimut Rd, Hoppers Crossing

At each of these locations you will find one e-waste container and two clothing containers.

E-waste containers: accept all small electrical items that have a cord, plug or batteries, including laptops and kitchen appliances, but must be under 50cm high and 60cm wide in order to fit in the tray. Large items are not accepted but can be taken to the Wyndham Refuse Disposal Facility (municipal tip) for recycling or picked up via a hard waste recycling collection. For more information visit Municipal Tip.

Clothing containers: accept clothing, toys, handbags, shoes, belts, hats, scarves, and accessories.

Please ensure that items are placed within the containers provided, NOT around the containers. The containers are equipped with sensors to manage collection pick-ups.

Alternatively, there are a range of other ways to give those unwanted items new life, via charities and other donation programs.

Did you know on average half our household garbage is food waste? You can turn food scraps into nutrient rich compost for your garden by using a worm farm or compost bin at home.

Go to Wyndham’s Wormlovers website for up to 50% off a compost bin or worm farm. Wyndham households are eligible for one discounted item per year

Worm farms and compost bins provide an easy way to reduce waste sent to landfill, cutting down on greenhouse gases and returning nutrients back into the soil.

So sign up today!

For more tips on composting and worm farms watch the following video:

drumMUSTER is the national program for the collection and recycling of empty, cleaned, non-returnable metal and plastic agvet chemical containers.

Chemical users are encouraged to deliver their empty and cleaned containers for inspection and acceptance to our collection site at the Diggers Road Hall, cnr Whites and Diggers Road, Werribee 3030.

Deliveries can be made on the 1st Wednesday of every month between 1pm – 3pm. No appointments necessary.    

drumMUSTER products are recycled into useful everyday items such as street signs, irrigation piping, plant stakes and outdoor furniture.

For more information visit http://www.drummuster.org.au/

To help protect our environment and recover more precious resources, the Victorian Government has banned all e-waste from going to landfill, That means, e-waste can’t go in any bin at home.

What is E-Waste? 

E-waste (electronic waste) is any item with a plug, battery or power cord that is no longer in working condition. Please see the table below for common e-waste items. 

Why You Shouldn't Bin E-Waste

Throwing e-waste in the bin can cause fires in garbage trucks, landfills, and recycling centres. When crushed, e-waste can spark and start fires, putting lives at risk and damaging equipment and causing service delays. If a truck catches fire, the contents is dumped out of the truck until the fire is put out which may lead to rubbish spreading into streets and waterways and road blockages. 

E-waste is easy to recycle if done so correctly and contains valuable materials we can reuse to make new products. This helps reduce the need to dig up new resources.

Where do I take e-waste?

Although you can’t put e-waste in your kerbside bins, there are lots of FREE ways to dispose of E-waste the right way:

Werribee Refuse Disposal Facility

Take your e-waste for FREE disposal at the Wyndham Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre at 470 Wests Road, Werribee. Includes large items like washing machines and fridges, as well as smaller appliances and devices. 

Hard Waste Collection:

You can book a hard waste collection and include your e-waste for free recycling. Please see Hard and Green waste collection page for more details. 

E-waste and Clothing drop-off hubs

Small electrical items that have a cord, plug or batteries, including laptops and kitchen appliances, but must be under 50cm high and 60cm wide to fit in the tray. If the hub is full, please come back at another time, placing items on the ground outside the hubs is illegal dumping. 

E-waste drop-off hubs can be found in the carparks at:

• Youth Resource Centre, 86 Derrimut Rd, Hoppers Crossing
• Arndell Park Community Centre. 29 - 49 Federation Blvd, Truganina
• Tarneit Community Learning Centre, 150 Sunset Views Boulevard, Tarneit
• Saltwater Community Centre, 153 Saltwater Promenade, Point Cook
• Featherbrook Community Centre, 33- 35 Windorah Dr, Point Cook

E-Waste Drop-off Events and Pop-Up Recycling Events:

Bring your e-waste to one of our events held at various times and locations throughout the year. Accepted items include small electronic devices such as TVs, computers, stereos, printers, and kitchen, bathroom, and outdoor appliances.

Go to www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/green-living-series to find out if we have a waste drop off event coming up.

If you have further questions please contact Council via wastewise@wyndham.vic.gov.au

Please see list of common e-waste items below:

* These items can only be disposed of via the transfer station (fees may apply) or hard waste collection.

Detox your Home – Household Chemical Collection Program

Do you need to safely dispose of unwanted, highly toxic household chemicals? Household chemicals can be dangerous – they can harm your family and your pets, add extra fuel to a house fire, release toxic fumes and pollute the environment for future generations.

Detox your Home is a safe, free and easy-to-use service to dispose of unwanted, highly toxic household chemicals without harming your health or the environment.

The collected items are recovered and diverted from landfill.

There are up to 33 Detox your Home events held across Victoria each year to ensure reasonable access for all Victorian householders. The program is administered by Sustainability Victoria in partnership with local councils and is funded by the Victorian landfill levy.

Visit the Detox your Home website for a complete list of upcoming events and accepted products.

Detox your Home. Do the right thing for your loved ones and your environment. It’s easy and it’s free.

Permanent drop-off sites for paint and other products

Household paint, batteries, and fluorescent lights – which are less toxic than household chemicals (but also a more common waste item) – can be disposed of throughout the year at a permanent drop-off site.

Detox your Home, on the other hand, is a free service designed specifically to collect unwanted, highly toxic household chemicals.

There is a nearby permanent drop-off site at: Wyndham Transfer Station 470 Wests Road Werribee

For more information and a full list of permanent drop-off sites visit Sustainability Victoria's website https://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/detoxyourhome

Help Keep Wyndham Clean with Our Litter Cabinets

Wyndham City is proud to provide Litter Cabinets at three key locations to support residents and visitors in creating a cleaner and more pleasant environment for everyone. Together, we can protect our community and the native plants and animals that call Wyndham home.

Located:

• Chirnside Park Playground, Werribee (near toilet block)
• Presidents Park Playground, Wyndham Vale 
• Werribee South Boat Ramp, Werribee South (near toilet block)

What Are Litter Cabinets?

Our Litter Cabinets are cleaning stations stocked with:

• Litter grabbers
• Garbage bags
• Gloves
• Hand sanitiser
• Sunscreen

These cabinets are available for anyone who would like to dedicate a little time to cleaning up litter and making a positive impact on our community.

How to Access the Litter Cabinets

Register Your Details

• You’ll receive a combination code to unlock the cabinet.

Use the Cabinet

• Access the tools provided in the cabinet to collect litter.
• Notify Wyndham City of your clean-up activities so we can arrange to collect the rubbish.

Return the Equipment

• After your clean-up, return all tools to the cabinet and lock it securely.
• If there’s too much rubbish to fit into the cabinet, let us know so we can arrange for prompt collection.

For further information email wastewise@wyndham.vic.gov.au or call 1300 023 411.

The Wyndham City Municipal Tip (Refuse Disposal Facility)  is located at 470 Wests Road, Werribee.

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Items such as furniture, clothing, toys, electrical items or household items in good condition can be donated to local op shops or charities to keep items in use for longer.

Donating items to local op shops or charities often have specific guidelines or requirements for donation e.g. accepting items during business hours or only accepting certain items. It’s a good idea to contact the local charity or op shop prior to donating items to ensure your items can be donated.

Please see our handy Op Shops In the West Guide to find op shops in Wyndham and other neighbouring councils in the western suburbs.

Download: Op Shop Guide

Wyndham City has 13 Recycling Stations across the municipality for you to recycle some common household items including:

• Handheld batteries
• Printer cartridges
• CD’s and DVD’s
• Small light globes and tubes*
• Mobile phones & accessories**
• X-rays (only at Penrose CC and Tarneit CLC)

Do not place anything other than the specified items into each of the bins.

* Point Cook, Tarneit Community Learning Centre, Koomail Tardy and Bembit Bag-rook Community Centres do not accept light globes

** Tarneit Community Learning Centre does not accept mobile phones and accessories. These can be placed in E-waste bins in the carpark.

The Recycling Stations are located at:

• Arndell Park Community Learning Centre, 29-49 Federation Boulevard, Truganina
• Bembit Bag-rook Community Centre, 61 Polly Parade, Tarneit
• Dianella Community Centre, 6 Congo Drive, Tarneit
• Featherbrook Community Learning Centre, 33-35 Windorah Dr, Point Cook
• Koomail Tardy Community Centre, 117 Alcock Road, Truganina
• Manor Lakes Community Learning Centre, 86 Manor Lakes Blvd, Manor Lakes
• Penrose Community Centre, 83 Penrose Promenade, Tarneit
• Point Cook Community Learning Centre, 1-21 Cheetham Street Point Cook
• Saltwater Community Centre, 153 Saltwater Promenade, Point Cook
• Tarneit Community Learning Centre, 150 Sunset Views Boulevard, Tarneit
• Truganina Community Centre, 1 Everton Road, Truganina
• Wyndham City Civic Centre, 45 Princes Highway, Werribee
• Wyndham Park Community Centre,  55/57 Kookaburra Ave, Werribee

Needles and syringes must be disposed of safely in syringe (or 'sharps') containers. To avoid needle-stick injuries that can transmit blood-borne diseases and pose a danger to you and the public, you must not put needles or syringes in waste, recycling or green waste bins.

If the syringe is on council land

Wyndham City Council will collect discarded needles and syringes found on Council land. To report any, contact our Customer Service team on 1300 023 411 or mail@wyndham.vic.gov.au with exact syringe location and collection will be arranged as soon possible.

If the syringe is on private land

If you find a discarded needle or syringe on your property, as the owner or occupant you will need to arrange collection and disposal.

You can call the Victorian Syringe Disposal Helpline on 1800 552 355 (free call, 24/7). The Victorian Syringe Disposal Helpline will give you information on how to safely collect and dispose of syringes. If you require further assistance once you have contacted the disposal helpline, please contact council customer service team on 1300 023 411.  

How do I safely pick up a used syringe?

If you can collect the syringe yourself, please refer to the Department of Health's guidelines on the safe retrieval and disposal of needles and syringes.

What if I am a business needing to dispose of a syringe?

Registered business can purchase sharps containers from Council. Contact councils customer service or visit the Civic Centre.

Businesses such as acupuncturists, doctors and hairdressers using sharps for procedures or services must arrange for a medical waste disposal contractor to collect used sharps.

What If I am a Diabetic and need a sharps container or need to dispose of one?

Diabetics are able to collect free sharps containers for personal use from the Wyndham City Council- Civic Centre - Customer Service.

Once used, these sharps containers may be dropped off at the sharps disposal bin located at the front of the property at 45 Princess Hwy Werribee. All containers must be sealed.

Have a question? Contact us or call our Environmental health Team on 9742 0738.

Wyndham residents are now able to claim 10c per eligible beverage container they return through the Victorian Container Deposit scheme (CDS Vic).

CDS Vic is a Victorian Government initiative that aims to reduce litter in our streets and waterways and increase recycling rates. The scheme also creates hundreds of new jobs and provides economic opportunities for individuals, charities, and community groups.

Learn more

Do you need help to find out where you can recycle different household materials?

Wyndham's newly developed Zero Waste Map will help you find services or locations within Wyndham where you can take certain commonly used household items to be recycled, such as cardboard, electrical waste, clothing and timber. The map will also help you to find restaurants and cafés that have pledged to commit to reducing single use plastics.

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