Aerosol cans Put empty aerosol cans in your recycling bin (yellow lid) or dispose of them for free at our transfer stations. Take partially or completely full aerosol cans to a Detox Your Home Program drop-off session.
Aluminium cans Empty aluminium cans can be put in your recycling bin (yellow lid) or deposited in the mixed recycling free-of-charge at our transfer stations. Aluminium drink cans can also be taken to a Container Deposit Scheme collection point.
Aluminium foil & foil trays Both of these items can go in your recycling bin (yellow lid). These items can also be deposited free-of-charge in the mixed recycling at our transfer stations.
Animal droppings Animal droppings must be bagged and should go in your rubbish bin (red lid). Fees apply for transfer station disposals.
Asbestos Dispose of asbestos at the Asbestos Disposal Point (ADP) at the Castlemaine Transfer Station. Note: you must read the Asbestos Disposal Guide(PDF, 1MB) before disposing. For more information visit our Asbestos page.
Band aids Bandages and band aids go in the rubbish bin (red). Fees apply for transfer station disposals.
Batteries All types of batteries, including household batteries, should be taken to the Castlemaine and Maldon transfer stations. Batteries should be separated from other waste, and disposal is free-of-charge. Under no circumstances should batteries be placed in household rubbish and recycling bins. Fires occur regularly as a result of batteries being placed in rubbish bins.
Bicycles You can donate unwanted bicycles to charity. You may also take them to the Castlemaine and Maldon transfer stations. Fees apply for transfer station disposals.
Books Donate items in good condition to charity, or Put in your recycling bin (yellow). Books can also be deposited free-of-charge in the mixed recycling at our transfer stations.
Bottles Glass and plastic bottles go in the recycling bin (yellow). Glass bottles can also be deposited free-of-charge in the purple glass recycling bins at our transfer stations, or at a Container Deposit Scheme collection point.