Reuse and Recycle Drop Off Day

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Man and lady carrying couch to car

Council's Reuse and Recycle Drop Off Day happens four times a year.

The event gives you the opportunity to get rid of any larger unwanted household goods suitable for donating or electronic and household goods suitable for recycling.

This service is in addition to your free 'at-call' annual hard waste collection.

To avoid missing out, it is highly recommended for resident to attend as early as possible. 

Register for an SMS reminder using the link below. 

Register for a reminder SMS

What items does Council accept?

Items accepted for reuse

  • Furniture (chairs, tables, couches, desks)
  • Bicycles
  • Homewares (toys, cookware, sporting items, baby equipment)
  • Clothes and linen (clothing, shoes, fashion accessories, towels, sheets)

Items accepted for recycling

  • TVs and computers
  • Electrical appliances (printers, rice cookers, anything with a cord and battery)
  • Whitegoods (fridges, washing machines, dryers, microwaves)
  • Mattresses (limit of two per car)

Please bring along your recycling day brochure - all Greater Dandenong households received this in the mail. 

On the day

Drop of Day attendees are required to enter Sinclair Road from Cheltenham Road. There they will be directed along Sinclair Road to Ohagan's Way and will turn left into Attenborough Street to the drop off area. 

Residents attending the Drop Off Day are to remain inside their cars at all times.

Date and Time

Saturday 22 February, 24 May, 23 August and 15 November, 8am - 1pm

Date and Time
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Location
Greaves Reserve
20 Bennet Street, Dandenong
Contact Details
Cost of Event (if any)
Free event. No registrations needed.

No registration required to attend event. 

Register to receive an SMS reminder. 

Add to Calendar 2025-02-22 08:00:00 2025-02-22 08:00:00 Reuse and Recycle Drop Off Day Council's Reuse and Recycle Drop Off Day happens four times a year. The event gives you the opportunity to get rid of any larger unwanted household goods suitable for donating or electronic and household goods suitable for recycling. This service is in addition to your free 'at-call' annual hard waste collection. To avoid missing out, it is highly recommended for resident to attend as early as possible.  Register for an SMS reminder using the link below.  Register for a reminder SMS What items does Council accept? Items accepted for reuse Furniture (chairs, tables, couches, desks) Bicycles Homewares (toys, cookware, sporting items, baby equipment) Clothes and linen (clothing, shoes, fashion accessories, towels, sheets) Items accepted for recycling TVs and computers Electrical appliances (printers, rice cookers, anything with a cord and battery) Whitegoods (fridges, washing machines, dryers, microwaves) Mattresses (limit of two per car) Please bring along your recycling day brochure - all Greater Dandenong households received this in the mail.  On the day Drop of Day attendees are required to enter Sinclair Road from Cheltenham Road. There they will be directed along Sinclair Road to Ohagan's Way and will turn left into Attenborough Street to the drop off area.  Residents attending the Drop Off Day are to remain inside their cars at all times. Australia/Melbourne public

How many items can I bring?

You can bring a maximum of 15 items. One full bag of clothing and linen will count as one item.

There is a limit of two mattresses per car. 

How much does this cost?

Nothing, it is a free service for residents. You must however present your brochure to gain entry. The brochure will delivered to your home.

Where do the goods go?

Good quality, reusable items will be donated to charities for low-income families. Other items will be recycled to create new products.