Green waste

Our fortnightly green waste collection service is another way you can make a positive difference to the environment.

This service is available for a one-off fee of $95, and includes a 240 litre green waste bin. If one bin doesn't quite meet your needs, you can buy a second 'pre-loved' bin for $50.

Green waste bin order form
Green waste pre-loved bin order form

Green waste is taken to a processing plant and converted into compost, mulch or soil additives and enhancers. Mulch is available for sale from the Boroondara Transfer Station, 648 Riversdale Road, Camberwell (Melway 60 B1).

For Occupational Health and Safety reasons, green waste will not be collected in owner-provided containers, plastic bags, boxes or in bundles. Council will only collect green waste from Council bins.

Bundled green waste

Council no longer collects bundled green waste. We have replaced that service with an at-call green waste collection for residents to dispose of material that is too big for their green waste bin.
 
At-call green waste collection factsheet

Green waste bin content

You can put in your green waste bin:

  • lawn clippings and weeds
  • leaves
  • light prunings
  • larger prunings cut to fit in the bin.

You can't put in your green waste bin:

  • recyclables and household waste
  • ash, stones, soil, hard waste, timber and fencing
  • painted, treated or wire contaminated timber, laminex, plywood or chipboard
  • plastic bags, or green waste in plastic bags
  • cardboard or polystyrene boxes
  • plastic or any type of pots.

Green waste that is contaminated by these items, or any non-organic material, cannot be collected.

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