H5 bird flu has now been detected in Hobsons Bay (Thursday 1 October 2026). Please be vigilant and if you see sick or dead birds or wildlife, follow the guidelines of the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action.
Bird flu guidelines.
Found out how to dispose of household items:
Find your next bin collection schedule
How to organise a hard waste collection and what we collect.
Find out when your bins will be collected.
What goes in which bin? Find out more here!
Order new bins, request additional/different sized bins, request bins for new home, order or retrieve bins for multi-unit dwellings, report a damaged bin, missed bin collection or missing bin.
Find out how to request new and additional bins or withdraw from a bin service.
To find out how many bins your community facility can receive or to request new and additional bins or withdraw for a service, you'll find the appropriate bin order form on this page.
Our paper bag bin liners are FREE to pick up from any Council+ location.
Find alternative recycling options for household waste.
What you put in your yellow recycling bin is handled by real people.
Frequently asked questions about your kerbside waste and recycling service.