Order bins or get a smaller household rubbish bin

Order new bins for a new household

Just moved into your newly built home? To order your first set of new bins, use the bin order request form on this page (please select 'new bin').
If you prefer, call us on 1300 787 624 or email mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au

• Every household must have at least one rubbish bin and one recycling bin. The property owner must cover the cost of these services - you can view the costs here
• If a new property doesn’t have a rubbish and a recycling bin, they need to be ordered within 5 days of someone moving in.
• Tenants can order the first rubbish and first recycling bin services for a new dwelling. All additional and optional services must be ordered by the ratepayer or authorised property manager.
• Bins will usually be delivered within 3 business days of ordering.

Order additional bins for a household

To order extra bins for your household, use the bin order request form (please select 'additional bins') or call 1300 787 624 or email mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au

• Additional rubbish, recycling and the optional food and garden waste bins are available to all households in Cardinia Shire. 
• As these services are optional and include additional fees, they can only be ordered or cancelled by the property owner, authorised property manager or authorised ratepayer - you can view the costs here.  
• Additional bins must be kept for at least 6 months, if you no longer require an additional bin, you can cancel it by using the bin request form (please select 'other bin issue') or call 1300 787 624 or email mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au
• Households can have a maximum of 3 rubbish bins, 3 recycling bins and 3 food and garden waste bins. 
• Additional bins will usually be delivered within 3 business days of ordering.  
• Cancelled additional bins will be picked up within 3 business days after the next scheduled collection. 

Order bins for your business

Order via the bin order request form or by calling 1300 787 624 or emailing mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au

• Rubbish, recycling and food and garden waste bins for small businesses are available at a commercial garbage charge rate - you can view the costs here.
• Only property owners, authorised property managers and authorised ratepayers can order bins for a business.
• Commercial properties can have a maximum of 3 rubbish bins, 3 recycling bins and 3 food and garden waste bins.

Order bins for community events

 Order bins for your event by using the online event bin form.

• We can provide rubbish and recycling services for organisations holding community events in Cardinia Shire.
• Please complete the online order form at least 3 weeks before your event.
• Cost: Bins are ordered as a pair; one recycling and one waste bin for $70 
• Event bins will be delivered within 3 business days before your event, at the location outlined in the order form and picked up from the same location within 3 business days following your event.

Get a smaller household rubbish bin

If your rubbish bin is too big, you can request a smaller 80-litre one, rather than the standard 120-litre rubbish bin, for a reduced cost.

• To order a smaller rubbish bin, use the downsize your bin - online form or call us on 1300 787 624 or email mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au
• Only property owners, authorised property managers and authorised ratepayers can change the size of household bins.

Bin and waste service charges

• The service costs listed below are for the 2024-25 financial year. They are charged as part of your rates and charges. 
• Fees are charged on a pro-rata basis, meaning ratepayers are charged proportionally according to when in the current financial year the bin is ordered or cancelled.
• Extra bins and the green waste bin service must be kept for a minimum of 6 months.

Residential garbage charge

• Standard (120-litre garbage bin + 240-litre recycling bin) - $361.70
• Reduced (eco) (80-litre garbage bin + 240-litre recycling bin) - $331.70

Food and garden waste bin (optional)

• Standard 240L - $128.70
• Smaller 120L - $98.70

Additional bins (optional)

• Additional garbage bin 120L - $235
• Additional recycling bin 240L - $92

Commercial waste (optional)

• Standard first garbage charge (120-litre garbage bin) - $270
• Standard first recycling charge (240-litre recycling bin)- $115
• Standard food and garden waste bin (240-litre food and garden waste bin)- $156.40
• Additional garbage bin (120-litre garbage bin) -  $285
• Additional recycling bin (240-litre recycling bin) - $140
• Additional food and garden waste bin (240-litre food and garden waste bin)- $156.40

What your waste service charges pay for

Waste services charges are an additional charge included in the property’s annual rates notice. 

• By law, every household must have a rubbish bin service and a recycling bin service, for health and safety reasons. 
• Having a food and green waste bin is optional.

Garbage charge

Litter and amenities charge