Waste Management

Council manages the garbage, recyclables and FOGO contracts for the collection of garbage, recyclables, glass and FOGO and provides education initiatives to promote recycling opportunities, waste minimisation and to improve the City’s diversion from landfill.

Kerbside Bin Collection

Warrnambool has a 4 Bin system, all bins are collected fortnightly. Glass (purple) and Recycling (yellow) one week, Landfill (red) and FOGO (Green) the next.

Detox your Home

Warrnambool residents can safely dispose of paint, all types of household batteries and compact fluorescent lamps

Zero Waste

Many items can still be recycled, reused or repaired even though they are not accepted in your kerbside recycling bin.

Transfer Stations/ Tips

Council currently provides a domestic waste, recycling and FOGO kerbside collection service only Privately owned transfer stations (sometimes referred to as "tips" or a "tip", although the term…

Wastewater Septic Tanks

In areas where reticulated sewer is not available, all household wastewater must be treated and contained within the boundaries of the property. This is done through the use of on-site domestic…

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Waste Management

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