For all public holidays in 2022, there are no changes to your bin collection dates.
We use the FOGO 3-bin system in the City of Melville. This system is the State Government and Waste Authority's best practice waste approach, and the only system that will meet State diversion from landfill targets of 65% by 2020 and material recovery targets of 70% by 2025.
All individual households and most units and apartments (except for some units and apartments) are provided with:
- A red-lidded bin for general waste
- A yellow-lidded bin for recycling materials
- A lime green-lidded bin for food organics and garden organics (FOGO bin)
FOGO bins are collected weekly, while recycling bins and general waste bins are collected fortnightly on alternate weeks.
View a basic list of what goes in what bin. This is also available in:
For a detailed list or to search for a specific item or material, use the A-Z guide on the Recycle Right website.
Some items are hazardous and should not be placed in any of your bins, including:
- Aerosols / spray cans
- Batteries
- Chemicals
- Electronic waste
- Flares
- Fire extinguishers
- Gas bottles
- Light globes and fluorescent tubes
- Motor oil
- Paint
- Printer ink cartridges
Find out how and where to dispose of these items on our Waste Items for Drop Off page
If you are having capacity problems you can request a bigger recycling or general waste bin, free of charge. We do not offer bigger FOGO bins.
To request a larger recycling bin, fill in our online form. If you have the larger bin and still need extra space, you can pay for an extra recycling bin. See our Schedule of Fees and Charges for current costs. You can request an additional recycling bin by filling in our online form.
Before we will upgrade your general waste bin, we need to conduct a bin audit. The purpose of this audit is to check that you are placing the right items in the red bin and that the additional size is required. If you are placing items in your red bin that should go in your recycling or FOGO bin, you will not be able to receive the larger general waste bin. To request a general waste bin audit, contact us. Alternatively, you can pay for another general waste bin. See our Schedule of Fees and Charges for current costs and fill in our online form to request another bin.
Although we do not offer larger FOGO bins, you can pay for an extra FOGO bin. See our Schedule of Fees and Charges for current costs. You can request another FOGO bin by filling in our online form.
Use the below links to request bin repairs or to report broken or stolen bins:
If we haven’t picked up your bin, it may be because it was contaminated with the wrong materials, it was too heavy, or it was put in a location where the truck was unable to access it. If this is the case, we will leave a sticker on your bin and a letter in your mailbox letting you know why we were unable to collect it.
If we haven’t picked up your bin by 2.30pm on your scheduled bin day and no sticker or letter has been left, we may have accidently missed your bin. If so, please fill in our online form and we will empty your bin within 3 working days.
Bulk Waste and Garden Organics Verge Collections
For information about your verge collections, visit our Bulk Verge Collections page.
Compostable Kitchen Caddy Liners
For information about compostable kitchen caddy liners, visit our Compostable Kitchen Caddy Liners page.
Every year we post a waste and recycling calendar to all residential households in the City of Melville.
This calendar contains your compostable kitchen caddy liner tokens as well as your bin and verge collection dates and an A-Z guide of what goes in what bin.
Download the 2021-2022 Waste and Recycling Calendar
FOGO, General Waste and Recycling Fees and Charges
Your rates include a waste service charge for a weekly FOGO bin collection and fortnightly general waste and recycling bin collections. If you need additional bins or collections, you will have to pay extra.
For current fees and charges, download the Schedule of Fees and Charges. These fees and charges are reviewed and updated every year as part of the budget process.
Containers for Change
Containers for Change is a state-wide container deposit scheme where you can cash in eligible containers for 10 cents each when they are returned to an approved refund point. The scheme encourages recycling, reduces litter, reduces waste to landfill, creates employment opportunities and provides fundraising opportunities for schools, sporting clubs, community groups and charities.
For more information, visit the Containers for Change website