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Know my bin day

Check your bin day using your address and our simple online tool.

What rubbish goes in my bin?

The what, when and how of your bin collection, including what rubbish goes in which bin.

Bin collection services

Order a bin for your new property or make a change to your existing bin service.

Your options for waste disposal

Find out about all the waste disposal and recycling options available to you as a Hume resident.

Book a hard waste collection

Book two free at-home hard waste collections each year between 1 October and 30 September.

Visit our resource recovery centres (tips)

Make the most of your two free passes each year, see our tip locations, opening hours and what items they accept for free.

Food and Garden Organics

Learn everything you need to know about what goes in your organics bin including food waste and garden clippings.

Domestic Wastewater

Find out about domestic wastewater management including septic tanks and treatment plant systems.

Report Illegal Dumping

Tell us about instances of illegally dumped waste in Hume.

Waste Service Charge

We're introducing an itemised Waste Service Charge in 2023/24. Curently, waste charges are included as part of your general rates. They will now appear as a separate item on your yearly rates notice. Learn more about this change.
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Hume City Council recognises the rich Aboriginal heritage within the municipality and acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung, which includes the existing family members of the Gunung-Willam-Balluk clan, as the Traditional Custodians of this land. Council embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander living cultures as a vital part of Australia’s identity and recognises, celebrates and pays respect to Elders past, present and future.

 

 

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