We recognise the value of pet ownership, its overall benefit for our health and wellbeing, the importance of welfare for pets and the protection of the community and the local environment from nuisance dogs and cats.
Focus areas:
you are the owner, landlord or property manager
Yes, as owner or manager of the property you can make the request.
you are renting
No, you'll need to contact your landlord or property manager to make the request.
you run a commercial business
Yes, as long as you're the landlord or property manager of the commercial property. View commercial garbage bin costs
To start a new waste service, you'll need to choose from one of the six options below.
If you already have a waste service with us, you can order additional bins. You may also swap the sizes of your bins.
| Bin type | Cost |
|---|---|
|
80 litre garbage bin (red lid) |
$213.50 per year |
|
120 litre garbage bin (red lid) - only available if you already have a 120 litre garbage bin |
$250.50 per year |
|
240 litre recycle bin (yellow lid) |
$91.50 per year |
|
360 litre recycle bin (yellow lid) |
$139.00 per year |
|
240 litre FOGO bin (green lid) - the minimum period for an additional FOGO bin is six months. You'll only be charged for the time you have the bin. For example: if you have the bin for six months it will cost $75.75. |
$151.50 per year |
All costs are added to your rates.
You can order online using the 'Order now' button for any of the following:
Otherwise you can contact us or email waste@manningham.vic.gov.au.
Communicate with us through the Interpreter service if you do not speak or understand English.
Celebrate Plastic Free July with an interactive online workshop led by sustainability advocate and author Anita Vandyke.
Anita is the author of the new book ‘A Zero Waste Family: a thirty day guide’.
She will be joining us to discuss her personal journey to reduce waste. During the workshop she will show us how to make low waste items including a facial cleansing oil, body scrub and cleaning products.
Gardens are the natural habitat for all types of insects – the good, the bad and the ugly. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) aims to manage pests using a mixture of physical, cultural, and biological control methods with low impact chemical being used as a last resort.
This session will cover:
Join Open Table a not-for-profit community organisation for an informative and fun cooking class showcasing practical ways to reduce your food waste.
Learn how to make gnocchi from stale bread as well as tips and tricks for meal planning and food storage.
Recipe and ingredients list will be provide prior to the class so you can cook along at home!
We will be hosting a free ‘E-waste Drop Off Day’ where residents can responsibly dispose of a range of materials that cannot be placed into household bins. All items collected on the day will be recycled.
Registrations are essential and can be made via Eventbrite.
When you register, select the time slot you wish to drop off your waste and we’ll take care of the rest.
Only the following items will be accepted:
We do not accept:
We reserve the right to reject any unsuitable items.
Complete the registration by selecting a suitable time slot below to attend and drop off your unwanted items - we'll take care of the rest.
Registrations are only open to Manningham residents and are essential to avoid lengthy delays.
Please note: location will be provided upon registration.
Chemicals and hazardous waste are items such as:
Check our A-Z Waste and Recycling guide or contact us
No.
The Victorian Government has set up Detox your home - a free service to help you safely dispose of your toxic, unwanted household chemical and hazardous waste.
The Victorian Government has set up Detox your home - a free service to help you safely dispose of your toxic, unwanted household chemical and hazardous waste. They offer two ways to dispose this type of waste:
Some hazardous material like lead flashing can be disposed of at metal recyclers.
Asbestos can only be removed by a licensed asbestos remover.
Always take precautions when handling hazardous materials. Visit the EPA website for advice on how to get rid of construction and demolition waste.
We're committed to ensuring that construction works are undertaken with minimal impact and disruption to the surrounding community.
If you are developing land in Manningham, you may need to submit a Construction Management Plan (CMP) as required by a condition of your planning permit.
A new standardised Construction Management Plan (CMP) template is available to use. Using the template will simplify the CMP process and speed up approval times.
The CMP template covers the following:
Download the CMP template.
Once you have completed the CMP, you can submit it along with any related documents via the online Planning Applications Portal.
To ensure public health and safety, we regulate activities that take place on roads, footpaths and any other Council owned assets. In addition to the CMP, you may also need the following permits:
Need help? Contact us.
Food waste can seem dirty, smelly or off-putting, but it is an incredibly valuable resource that is packed with nutrients that plants need to thrive. Recycling food waste at home is not only beneficial for your garden but also fosters a deeper connection to your environment and what you consume.
While your FOGO bin is perfect for keeping your food and garden waste out of landfill, recycling it yourself at home is easy and cost effective as you spend less on commercial fertilisers and soil conditioners.
To assist you to start composting, we offer a range of discounted composting products through Compost Community. Manningham residents can receive 40% off the recommended retail price, including free delivery.
You can order from this program as long as:
We are offering 5 types of composting systems through the Compost Community promotion. Here is a list of the available products:
| Composting system | RRP (incl. shipping) | Cost (40% off and free delivery) |
|---|---|---|
| Worm farming starter pack | $213.85 | $99.00 |
| Compost starter pack | $165.90 | $81.00 |
| Bokashi starter pack | $157.00 | $69.00 |
| Pet poo composting kit | $152.00 | $62.40 |
| Tumbler pack | $274.95 | $130.80 |
| Replacement worms pack | $183.85 | $83.10 |
Visit the Compost Community website.
Choose your composting system and add the item to your cart.
At the checkout, select 'add a coupon code'. The code can be found at the end of the item's name.
Confirm that the discount has been applied and complete the payment order form.
Want to reduce the amount of waste you produce, but don’t know where to start?
Join Nanna Anna to discover how small, simple changes in your everyday life can significantly reduce the amount of waste you produce.
Living a lower waste lifestyle is something that many Australians are keen to do, as it becomes increasingly obvious that our daily choices directly affect the environment. But when faced with the abundance of information available, it can be overwhelming to know where, and how, to begin.
This free face-to-face presentation is designed to help you explore ways to live a more low-waste lifestyle. It will cover practical examples of how to identify waste elements in your household; low-waste alternatives to everyday items and consumables; and different approaches to implementing low-waste strategies and habits in the future.
Registration is required and spots are limited.
This event is part of our Inspired Living Series. This series showcases an exciting range of fun and sustainable activities and events for all ages, supporting sustainability at home, in the community and at work.
Or download a copy of the Waste Collection calendar.
If your bin collection day is on a Friday, then you live in a designated high-fire risk area.
We postpone waste collection in these areas on catastrophic days - this is not the same as a total fire ban day. If this occurs, leave your bins out until they are collected.
Place your bins out the night before and bring them in by the end of your collection day.
 | At least half a metre (50cm) apart |
 | With a minimum of 1 metre clearance from parked cars or any other obstructions |
 | With a minimum of 1 metre clearance from trees, light poles or any other obstructions. |
 | In a hammerhead or court bowl (cul-de-sac) Place your bins on the straight section of the street for collection. Keep the bowl of court free of parked cars. |
 | In a dead end street Place your bins on one side to assist with collection. Keep the end of the dead end street free of parked cars. |
We offer a collection service for residents who, due to frailty, disability, medical or mobility conditions, are unable to place their bins out for the weekly waste collection.
Communicate with us through the Interpreter service if you do not speak or understand English.
If you have a waste service with us, we can repair or replace broken or missing bins.
Bin repair or replacement is free of charge.
You can request online using the 'Request now' button.
Otherwise you can contact us or email waste@manningham.vic.gov.au.
When you start a waste service with us you can choose which size bins you want to suit your needs. If your needs change then you can swap your bin sizes.
Check if you have authorisation to swap bin sizes:
you're the landlord or property manager
Yes, as owner or manager of the property you can make the request.
you're renting
No, you'll need to contact your landlord or property manager to make the request.
you run a commercial business
Yes, as long as you are the landlord or property manager of the commercial property you can make the request.
There is a once off administration and delivery fee of $71.00 for swapping bin sizes plus an adjustment to your annual waste service charge. View cost of bins.
Upsize or downsize online using the 'Swap now' button.
Otherwise you can contact us or email waste@manningham.vic.gov.au.
You can cancel your waste service if you are demolishing a property.
You can cancel additional bins at any time if you no longer need them.
Check if you have authorisation to cancel a waste service:
you are the landlord or property manager
Yes, as owner or manager of the property you can make the request.
you are renting
No, you'll need to contact your landlord or property manager to make the request.
you run a commercial business
Yes, as long as you are the landlord or property manager of the commercial property you can make the request.
There's no cost to cancel your waste service.
Once the bins are removed and the waste service is cancelled a credit will be applied to your rates.
You can cancel online using the 'Cancel now' button.
Otherwise you can contact us or email waste@manningham.vic.gov.au.
Below we have collated some of our popular applications.
If your household has two or more children under four years of age in daytime nappies, you can apply to upgrade the size of your red lid garbage bin at a discounted rate.
You can upgrade to a 240 litre red lid garbage bin.
The cost will be an adjustment to your annual waste service charge. See the discounted costs below.
To apply, complete the online form below.
We will require some documentation to assess your application. Details are included in the form.
Once your application is approved, your new 240 litre red lid garbage bin will be delivered.
You will pay for your larger bin service as part of your annual waste charge on your rates notice.
If you already have a 240 litre yellow lid recycle bin and a 240 litre green lid FOGO bin and upsize to a 240 litre red lid garbage bin.
If you already have a 360 litre yellow lid recycle bin and a 240 litre green lid FOGO bin and upsize to a 240 litre red lid garbage bin.
Complete our online form to upsize your red lid garbage bin.
If you need help with this form or have any questions about your application, you can contact us or email waste@manningham.vic.gov.au.
You can place food waste into your existing green lid bin as part of our Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) service.
View a list of our closest transfer stations (tips) and recycling centres below.
Check out our A-Z waste and recycling guide or contact us.
The Equiculture program is loved by horse owners throughout Australia (and beyond) as an evidence-based approach to keeping horses and land healthy.
Topics covered:
What you will learn
Practical land management advice for horse owners.
What you will get
Tools and ideas to implement sustainable horse property management strategies.
We’re undertaking drainage works and upgrades across Manningham to reduce flood risk.
We prioritise drainage works by considering:
Project timeframes may be impacted by various factors like major road projects or large-scale developments across Manningham.
Find out about the latest drainage projects in Manningham.
We’ve partnered with Melbourne Water to undertake flood mapping for Manningham, to better understand flood risk.
This work will assist flood management by:
The Manningham Flood Mapping Project will also inform the development of Manningham Council’s Integrated Water Management Strategy.
This strategy will review flooding and stormwater management risks and respond to emerging challenges, including:
A new Stormwater Management Strategy for Manningham
We’re developing a Stormwater Management Strategy to help identify, manage and reduce flood risk to people, property, infrastructure and the environment.
The Strategy will guide our planning and investment in the long-term Capital Works Program to support a healthy, safe and resilient community.
Join Elana from Cloth Nappy Workshops Melbourne who will take you through the different reusable menstrual products and how to decide which one suits your needs, budget and body.
She will discuss washable cloth pads, menstrual discs and cups, and absorbent period underwear, and how to use and wash them, so you can avoid spending money at the shops each month.
