Recycling points and landfills
The City of Merri-bek does not have a landfill site (rubbish tip or dump). There is a privately owned transfer station in Brunswick East and recycling points in nearby municipalities.
Recycling points, also known as resource recovery centres or transfer stations, are places where you can drop off a range of items, including concrete and timber waste, metal, batteries and chemicals, furniture and hard rubbish.
Items are recycled where possible, however some items go to landfill. Call the recycling point to confirm which items they accept, how items are disposed of, and any charges that may apply. Some recyclable items may be accepted free of charge.
Our A to Z guide to waste and recycling also has suggestions for other ways of disposing of items to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill.
You can also use the Council hard waste collection each year for a range of items.
Covid-19
Transfer stations, Detox your Home permanent drop off sites and Paintback sites located at transfer stations are now all open to the public and operating with a COVIDsafe plan.
Recycling points in and near Merri-bek
Centres opening times may vary and fees may apply for certain items or materials. Contact the centre directly or check their website prior to your visit to confirm opening times and any charges that may apply.
Banyule Waste Recovery Centre
Corner Waterdale Road and Banksia Street, Bellfield
Phone 9490 4222
Open Monday to Friday 7.30 am - 3.30 pm, Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays 7.30 am - 12 pm
Closed New Year's Day, Good Friday, Anzac Day and Christmas Day
Darebin Resource Recovery Centre
Kurnai Avenue (off Henty Street), Reservoir
Phone 9462 3455
Open Monday to Sunday 8 am - 3.30 pm
Second Hand Shop 8.30 am - 3 pm
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day
East Brunswick Transfer Station
32 Kirkdale Street, Brunswick East
Phone 9389 5100 or 1300 362 362
Open Monday to Friday 7 am - 3.45 pm, Saturday and Sunday 9 am - 2.45 pm
Hume Resource Recovery Centre
Bolinda Road, Campbellfield
Phone 9359 3813
Open Monday to Sunday 8 am - 4 pm
Recycling Centre open Monday to Friday 8 am - 4 pm
Closed Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Anzac Day and Good Friday
Moonee Valley Transfer Station
188 Holmes Road, Aberfeldie
Phone 8325 1730
Open Monday to Saturday 8 am - 4 pm, Sunday 8 am - 1 pm
Closed public holidays
Epping Resource Recovery Facility (green waste)
480 Cooper Street, Epping
Phone: 13 13 35
Open Monday to Sunday 7.30 am - 3.45 pm
The Green Centre
1 Stadium Drive, Keilor Park
Phone 9331 5300
Domestic green waste drop off open: Monday to Saturday 7.30 am - 2 pm (charges apply)
Skip and private waste collection
Moreland City Council does not provide skips for the bulk removal of waste.