Recycling Centre prices

Find out how much it costs to recycle or dispose of various items at the Nillumbik Recycling Centre.

There are different prices for Nillumbik residents and non-residents.

Price list

To be eligible for discounted rates, Nillumbik residents will need show proof of residency (such as a rates notice or current photo ID showing your Nillumbik address).

Household items

Nillumbik Recycling Centre price list - household items
Item  Price
Appliances (refrigerated including fridge, freezer, air conditioner)

Resident: $60

Non-resident: $96

Batteries (household)

Free

Car batteries

 Resident: Free

 Non-resident: $5 

CDs, DVDs and tapes (maximum car boot)

Resident: Free

Non-resident: $15

E-waste (anything with a plug or battery)

Resident: Free

Non-resident: $7 per item

Light globes

Free

Mattress (king, queen or double)

Resident: $62

Non-resident: $100

Mattress (single or cot)

Resident: $45

Non-resident: $77

Paper and cardboard (maximum car boot)

Resident: Free

Non-resident: $60

Scrap metal

Resident: Free

Non-resident: $7 per item

X-rays

Free

 Tyre and automotive

Nillumbik Recycling Centre price list - tyre and automotive
Size  Price
Car tyre

Resident: $28

Non-resident: $43

Car tyre with rim

Resident: $31

Non-resident: $47

4WD tyre

Resident: $32

Non-resident: $49

4WD tyre with rim

Resident: $34

Non-resident: $55

Motorbike tyre

Resident: $24

Non-resident: $36

Motorbike tyre with rim

Resident: $24

Non-resident: $36

Truck tyre

Resident: $56

Non-resident: $87

Truck tyre with rim

Resident: $65

Non-resident: $99

Large tractor tyre

Resident: $220

Non-resident: $332

Motor oil (up to 20 litres)

Resident: Free

Non-resident: $4 per litre

Car battery

Resident: Free

Non-resident: $5

Items by the load

Items in loads are charged by the size of your load. The largest load accepted is a high-sided 8ft trailer.

Check here for a detailed list of items that the Recycling Centre does and doesn't accept.

No trucks of any size (including light duty) or commercial quantities accepted. 

The Recycling Centre no longer accepts any type of building rubble.

Nillumbik Recycling Centre price list - cost per load
Load size  Price
Minimum charge

Resident: $32

Non-resident: $54

Car boot

Resident: $63

Non-resident: $99

SUV

Resident: $77

Non-resident: $120

Dual cab ute

Resident: $94

Non-resident: $154

Level ute

Resident: $144

Non-resident: $230

Heaped ute

Resident: $152

Non-resident: $242

Van

Resident: $184

Non-resident: $280

Long wheel based van

Resident: $300

Non-resident: $300

6ft trailer

Resident: $128

Non-resident: $195

6ft caged trailer

Resident: $165

Non-resident: $255

7ft trailer

Resident: $154

Non-resident: $232

7ft caged trailer

Resident: $188

Non-resident: $292

8ft trailer

Resident: $190

Non-resident: $285

8ft caged trailer

 

Resident: $220

Non-resident: $350

6ft trailer (fencing/timber)

Resident: $192

Non-resident: $293

6ft caged trailer (fencing/timber)

Resident: $249

Non-resident: $383

7ft trailer (fencing/timber)

Resident: $231

Non-resident: $348

7ft caged trailer (fencing/timber)

 

Resident: $282

Non-resident: $438

8ft trailer (fencing/timber)

Resident: $285

Non-resident: $450

8ft caged trailer (fencing/timber)

Resident: $330

Non-resident: $525

Prices correct as of 1 July 2026. All prices include GST.

Check the Recycling Centre location and hours.