Learn about waste

Reducing your waste benefits our community, the economy and the environment. This goes beyond recycling. You can also take steps to avoid, reduce, reuse and compost waste in Nillumbik.

Reduce your waste

Here's some simple and local ways to avoid, reduce, reuse, repurpose and recycle

Managing food waste

Learn about how your food and garden waste is recycled, tips for minimising smells and how to access a free kitchen caddy.

Reusable nappies

What happens to your waste

Watch videos to see where your waste goes and find out about our innovative recycling solutions