Visit our resource recovery centres (tips)

Every year, between 1 October and 30 September, all households in Hume (both homeowners and renters) are entitled to a number of free hard waste services. This includes two passes to drop off household waste at our Resource Recovery Centres (tip passes).

Up to 2m³ of household waste can be dropped off with each pass. Passes can be used for:

• Two visits per year to drop off up to 2m³ of waste, or
• One visit per year to drop off up to 4m³ of waste.

Tip passes are for resident use only and are not transferable. Commercial use is not permitted.

Check your entitlements

If you’re not sure if you have used up your tip pass entitlements for the year, you can check here:

Am I eligible for a tip pass?

Using your tip pass

Your tip pass is the QR code on the back of your rates notice. If you are renting or don't have your rates notice, contact us for a copy of your pass.

To use your pass, bring your rates notice or instalment reminder notice with you to show at the gatehouse. Digital copies will only be accepted if the QR code is clearly visible.

Refunds will not be given for customers who do not present their tip pass at the time of their visit.

How much waste can I drop off for free?

Up to 2m³ of household waste can be dropped off with each pass. You can use your passes separately, or together for one big load (up to 4m³).

A maximum of 4 mattresses and 10 tyres will be accepted each year as part of your free passes. Additional items will be charged at standard rates. See the fees and charges section for more information.

Guide to how load sizes are charged(PDF, 489KB)

Hume City Council Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre disposal charges effective as of 1 July 2023. Prices include GST and applicable EPA levies. All prices are subject to change.

The following materials will not be accepted as green organics. They are considered mixed waste and applicable fees and charges will apply: 

• yuccas, ivy, cacti, thorny plants, roses, vines, palm trees, bracken, succulents
• food or vegetable waste
• branches or stumps with a diameter of more than 15cm
• timber
• green organics contaminated with rubbish (including fence posts and wire)

The following items can be taken to our resource and recovery centres anytime for free (in domestic/ household quantities only):

• Paint
• Car batteries and other batteries
• Empty gas bottles
• Motor oil (up to 10L free of charge, then $2 per litre)
• Fluorescent tubes and Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs)
• Scrap metal including white goods
• Select household recyclables including paper and cardboard, steel and aluminium cans. All recyclables will be transferred to a recycling service provider at no cost.
• E-waste, which is any item with a plug, battery or cord that is no longer working or wanted. This includes:
  • Large appliances: refrigerators, washing machines, cookers, microwaves, electric fans, air conditioners;
  • Small appliances: irons, toasters, coffee machines, hair-dryers, watches;
  • IT, telecommunications and TV equipment: computers, laptops, printers, mobile phones, televisions, remote controls, modems;
  • Other e-waste: medical devices, automatic dispensers, thermostats;
  • Lighting equipment: fluorescent lamps, high-intensity discharge lamps, compact fluorescent lamps, LEDs;
  • Electrical and electronic tools: drills, saws, sewing machines, lawn-mowers, batteries;
  • Toys, leisure and sports equipment: electric trains and racing cars; hand-held video games; consoles; amplifiers; musical instruments; radios. 

 For all other items, please see fees and charges or Items we won't accept or your options for hard waste disposal.  

Only household waste will be accepted at our Resource and Recovery Centres.

• Household chemicals (such as cleaning chemicals, garden and pool chemicals, garage chemicals) will not be accepted. These can be taken to a Detox Your Home event.
• Chemicals from farm, commercial or industrial applications will not be accepted.
• Asbestos will not be accepted.
• Liquid waste will not be accepted (unless otherwise specified).

Visit your options for waste disposal for information on booking a hard waste collection, Hume Clean Days, e-waste recycling, composting, tree mulching and more.

For complaints regarding Council resource and recovery centres including odours, dust and litter contact us on 9205 2200 or report an issue online.