Recycling and Waste Centre

Planned works to waste pit

There will be essential maintenance and repairs to the waste pit from 25 August to 7 September 2025 (inclusive).

During this time, the waste pit will be closed to all customers and general waste and garbage will not be accepted.

The Whitehorse Recycling and Waste Centre will accept all other recyclable materials, including green waste and concrete, during the waste pit closure.

Other transfer station options

  • Knox Transfer Station – 250 George St, Wantirna South
  • Monash Transfer Station – 380 Ferntree Gully Rd, Notting Hill

The Whitehorse Recycling and Waste Centre is a facility for the recycling and disposal of general or bulky non-hazardous waste including food waste. 

The Centre incorporates the latest technologies and follows best practice industry guidelines to encourage recycling and reduce the waste transported to landfill.

You may wish to consider whether you require a hard rubbish collection from your premises. Book a hard rubbish collection online or by calling 9780 6120.

Address: Corner of Burwood Highway and Morack Road, Vermont South

General Information

Please sort your waste and bundle it separately according to waste category to assist in efficient waste disposal and to save money. For example, separate any garden pruning or recyclable material from general waste. Disposal of garden pruning is cheaper than general waste, and many recyclable materials are accepted free of charge.

Address: Corner of Burwood Highway and Morack Road, Vermont South

Phone: 9262 6236

Open: Seven days a week from 6.30am-4.00pm (No weighed vehicles after 3.45pm)

Closed: Christmas Day and Good Friday

Note: No booking required

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Charges Apply

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Remember to secure your load properly to prevent spillage of waste from your vehicle. For more information on how to secure your load, please refer to VicRoads website.

Warning: You may be injured by sharp, broken or heavy objects. Whitehorse City Council advises the wearing of suitable shoes, clothing and eye protection. Gloves should also be worn to protect yourself when handling waste.

Note: Whitehorse Recycling and Waste Centre does not supply shovels or brooms for you to unload your vehicle.