WASTE AND RECYCLING

Click on the links below for more information:

Rubbish Collection

Recycling Info

E-Waste Info

Public Holiday Collections

Damaged Stolen or Uncollected Bins

Bin Fees and Charges

Transfer Station Hours

Transfer Station Hours During COVID-19

Transfer Station Fees

Transfer Station Vouchers

Asbestos

Rubbish Collection

Council provides a weekly kerbside collection of household waste and fortnightly collection of recyclable materials in various areas across our Shire.

Kerbside collections from properties are conducted:

Central collection points are also provided in the following areas:

Several on-route rural collections are also available. To arrange an on-route rural collection please contact our Customer Service team on 5391 4444

Area On-route Collection Days

Recycling collection services operate fortnightly. Click here to see your collection schedule.

E-Waste Information

As of 01 July 2019, the Victorian Government is banning all electronic waste (e-waste) from landfills in Victoria. This means that no e-waste will be accepted in any bin – instead, it must be delivered to an approved drop off point.

What is e-waste?
The term 'e-waste' refers to any item with a plug, battery or cord that is no longer working or wanted. This includes:

• household items such as fridges, kettles, electric toothbrushes and hair dryers;
• IT and TV equipment like tablets, laptops and cords;
• Lighting items like LED's and fluorescent lamps;
• Electrical and electronic tools such as electric lawnmowers or electric drills;
• Toys and leisure equipment like remote control race cars, musical equipment or computerised toys;
• Other types of waste such as medical devices or thermostats.

Why the change?
E-waste contains valuable resources that we can reuse, along with other materials that are bad for the environment. Instead of putting it in the bin, sending it to landfill and causing environmental damage, sending e-waste to an approved drop off point means that materials can be recovered and reused, and not wasted away in a landfill environment. By doing this, we can remove the bad and save the good – all to create a healthier environment and a stronger economy.

Over 1 million mobile phones are discarded in Australia every year – if all were properly recovered, we could reuse up to 16 tonnes of copper, 350 kilograms of silver and 34 kilograms of gold!

Where is my closest approved drop off point?
All of Council's Transfer Stations are approved drop off points for e-waste - please see locations and fees below. Alternatively, you can return old mobile phones and chargers to the MobileMuster drop off point in the Nhill Office at 92 Nelson Street, Nhill.

Public Holiday Collections

There will be no collection of waste or recycling on Good Friday or Christmas Day. Please check back for more details closer to the date or your local paper or you can contact Council on 03 5391 4444 or Wimmera Mallee Waste on 03 5395 1377 for advice on when your collection will occur.

All collections remain the same on all other Public Holidays.

Damaged or Stolen Bins and Uncollected Bins

If your bin is stolen or damaged, or has not been collected please contact our customer service team on 03 5391 4444 to arrange for collection or purchase of a replacement bin. Rubbish and recycling bins are owned by the property owner. We encourage you to mark your bins with your name or house number to discourage bin theft. 

Bin Fees and Charges

The standard waste service for Hindmarsh residents includes a 120 litre garbage bin for general waste and a 240 litre bin for recycling materials.

Additional bins may be obtained for an annual fee.

Replacement Fees
120 litre bin $71
240 litre recycle or rubbish bin $92

Waste collection service charges will appear on your annual rates notice, for more information about how the waste charge is calculated go to our rates page.

Garbage and recycling services are currently contracted out to Wimmera Mallee Waste

Please contact Wimmera Mallee waste if you have any collection enquiries.
Ph: (03) 5395 1377.

Transfer Station Hours

On days of total fire ban the below operating hours for all transfer stations will change to 8:00am -11:00am on the days the transfer station is normally open.

All transfer stations are closed on Good Friday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day Public Holidays.

Transfer Station Hours During COVID-19

Open within normal operating hours. Please only visit the transfer station if it is absolutely necessary. This service is only available to residents and ratepayers within the Hindmarsh Shire. Non-residents may be refused service at the discretion of the attendant. Proof of residency may be required if requested by attendants.

Strict guidelines regarding health recommendations will apply at all transfer stations to protect our staff and the public. A safe social distance of 1.5 metres is required at all times, and customers are to remain in their vehicles at the main entrance until loads have been inspected.

Contactless payment via EFTPOS is preferred, however payment via cash is still available at any transfer station.

Please avoid unnecessary visits to the transfer station, as these measures are vital to the continuation of this service. Visitors to the transfer stations must wear a mask.

Transfer Station Fees 2020-2021

Unsorted recyclables, general waste and hard plastic

Sorted Recyclables   

Tyres

Car Bodies/Scrap Steel

Green Waste and Timber              

E-Waste

Furniture

Transfer Station Vouchers

Hindmarsh Shire Transfer Stations’ voucher system is continuing this financial year, so keep collecting your receipts!