From 12.00pm Tuesday 17 September 2024, Baw Baw Shire Council will enter into Election Period prior to the Saturday 26 October 2024 (Local Government) Council election.
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Below you will find information about rubbish, recycling, hard waste and tips, septic systems and what Council is doing to preserve our natural environment, promote greener living and rebates.
For information about syringe safety disposal services, go to Syringe Safety.
Our general rubbish collection service is provided to all households in townships and some properties in rural areas.
Residential mixed recycling bin has a yellow lid and is collected fortnightly on the same day as your general rubbish.
Residential garden organics bin (green waste) has a light green lid and is collected fortnightly on the same day as your general rubbish bin.
Council is planning to introduce a new residential separate glass recycling service.
Baw Baw Shire Council has launched the Baw Baw Waste App. The app is full of useful information about waste and recycling, transfer stations and more. With the Baw Baw Waste App, you'll never forget bin night again!
The Baw Baw Shire Council Waste Management Plan 2021-2025 provides direction for delivering effective and sustainable waste management for Baw Baw over the next five years (2021-2025 inclusive) you can read it here.
Information about bins, rubbish and hard waste collection.
Information about transfer station locations, operating hours, costs and illegal dumping.
Find out about what can be recycled, how to avoid contamination, green waste and organics, home composting, e-waste and light globes.
Information about disposing of specialised waste items like x-rays, sharps, paints, oil, chemicals, silage wrap and more.
Environmental grants and rebates available to ratepayers, including worm farms/compost bins, rural trees, and weed control.
Information on what Council is doing to preserve our natural environment, promote greener living and the rebates available to assist residents and businesses.
Permits and information about domestic wastewater disposal (septic systems) for new or existing dwellings that are not connected to a main sewer system.
A fact page detailing what happens to the Shire's waste and recycling after it is collected.
Provides further information about recycling and waste services for Baw Baw Shire.
Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme is set to start on 1 November 2023. The scheme will reward Victorians with a 10-cent refund for every eligible can, carton and bottle they return.