Bins, rubbish and recycling

Here you’ll find information on how to manage your household waste and recycling as well as bin collections, missed bins, waste transfer facilities and educational resources.

Bin collection - which bin, what day?

Everything you need to know about your bin service, including missed bins, collection days and bin issues.

Waste Transfer Stations

Here you will find details on the location, opening hours, charges and accepted waste types at our two waste transfer stations.

Soft Plastics Kerbside Collection

Following the success of the 12-month soft plastics recycling pilot, Council is pleased to announce that the Soft Plastics Kerbside Collection program will continue.

Container Deposit Scheme and changes to waste and recycling services

On 1 November 2023 Victoria’s container deposit scheme, CDS Vic, commenced. Find out more here, as well as information on upcoming changes to your waste and recycling services.

Green waste

What is green waste and how and where can you dispose of it as well as details about our free green waste weekends.

Waste education

Here you can find a wealth of information about reducing household waste and managing what you put into each bin.

Plasticwise Indigo

Find tips on how to reduce your use of plastic and connect with plasticwise community groups.

Detox Your Home

Detox Your Home is a safe, free and easy to use service to dispose of unwanted, highly toxic household chemicals.

Electronic waste

What is e-waste and where can Indigo residents take unwanted electrical items and household batteries.