Recycling beyond your kerbside bin

Published on 29 August 2024

There are many recycling opportunities beyond your yellow lidded recycling bin.  Some of these are:

• Container deposit scheme - Most aluminium, glass, plastic and liquid paperboard (carton) drink containers between 150mL and 3 litres are eligible. There are reverse vending machines at Hopetoun, Warracknabeal and Murtoa. Larger quantities can be taken to Axis Works on Golf Course Rd in Horsham.
• Household batteries – There is a battery container in most communities across the council area. Battteries should not be placed in any kerbside bin
• Electronic or electrical waste – anything with a cord or battery to run it – can be dropped off at the Murtoa, Warracknabeal & Hopetoun transfer stations.  E-waste is not allowed to go to landfill.
• Mattresses -can be dropped off at all Transfer Station for recycling
• Tyres - can be dropped off at all Transfer Stations for recycling
• Car Batteries - can be dropped off at all Transfer Stations for recycling.
• Paint – Can be dropped off at the Horsham Transfer Station as part of the Paintback scheme
• Chemical Drums – DrumMuster drums can be dropped off at all Transfer Stations. They must be triple rinsed.
• Scrap metal – including old fridges, microwaves, washing machines etc can be dropped off at all Transfer Stations for recycling
• Cardboard in larger quantities can be dropped off at Transfer Stations for recycling
• Blister packs for pills – Priceline and Terry White Chemist in Horsham
• Spectacles – Specsavers in Horsham
• Mobile phones – Mobile muster – there is a box at the shire office in Warracknabeal or you can get a pre-paid satchel at Australia Post.
• Green waste – can be dropped off at all Transfer Stations free of charge
• Food waste – consider a worm farm or add it to you own compost
• Clothing – If it still wearable take it to an opshop
• Household furniture and goods – if still usable try an online marketplace or opshops.

*Please note that some items at the transfer station attract a fee – this reflects the cost of getting those items recycled.