Your four bins

four bins kerbside with different coloured lids

Residential properties in Hobsons Bay should all have access to the four standard bins: 

  • Rubbish - red lid 
  • Mixed recycling - yellow lid 
  • Food and garden - light green lid 
  • Glass - purple lid 

Not sure which bin it goes in? Click below to use our search tool:

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Find out more about your four bins below. 

Non-standard bins

Before we standardised the waste and recycling service, there were some other bin types in circulation. Most of these have since been switched over. Still have a non-standard bin? Click below for more information. 

Have an item that can't go in your four bins?

Take a look at our Hard waste collection service or Other options for household waste page.

Missed collection?

If your bin has not been emptied, please contact Council on 1300 179 944 or complete the missed bin collection online form.

Lost, damaged and stolen bins

Council will replace or repair your recycling bin if it has undergone normal wear and tear, or if it has been stolen. A statutory declaration may be required.

If you have lost your bin or it has been stolen or damaged, please contact Council on 1300 179 944 or report a damaged or missing bin.

Public holidays

Council’s waste collection contractors and disposal facilities are closed on the following days only:

  • Christmas Day
  • New Year’s Day
  • Good Friday

On these days, regular collections will resume the following day and continue until all affected areas have been collected. Please leave your bin/s out until your bin/s have been emptied.

All other listed public holidays do not affect waste collection services.