In early 2004 the City of Port Phillip distributed a yellow lidded recycle bin to all houses to take recyclable materials. The recycling bins have replaced the recycling crates used by houses.

Changes to the kerbside recycling service were necessary in response to Worksafe Victoria's recently introduced 'Guidelines for Collection of Domestic Waste and Recyclables'.  So we changed the way we recycle to meet these guidelines and made the collection of recyclables safer in respect to manual handling of materials.

Recent improvements to sorting plant technology now enable fully mixed recyclables to be sorted efficiently for reprocessing and re-use, so all recyclable materials can now be mixed together in the one bin. Two stickers are fixed inside of bin lids. The stickers show which materials can and can't be recycled.

More than 33 per cent of all waste collected in Port Phillip is diverted from landfill and recycled. Residents have embraced the need to recycle and minimise waste going to landfill.

Recycling bin arrangements at flats and apartments have remained the same, other than the fitting of yellow lids to the bins to replace the red and blue lids. Now all the bins will can be used for fully mixed recyclables.

Weekday	Area of Port Phillip
Monday	Albert Park area bounded by St Kilda Road, Albert Road, Canterbury Road, Nimmo Street, Beaconsfield Parade, Mills Street, Richardson Street, Pickles Street, City Road, Kings Way and Dorcas Street
Tuesday	St Kilda/East St Kilda area bounded by Barkly Street, Carlisle Street, Hotham Street, Inkerman Street, Orrong Road and Dandenong Road/Queens Way.
Wednesday	St Kilda/Elwood area bounded by Carlisle Street, Hotham Street, Glen Huntly Road, St Kilda Street, Ormond Esplanade/Marine Parade, Barkly Street, Dickens Street and Brighton Road.
Thursday	Middle Park/St Kilda Road areas bounded by St Kilda Road, High Street, Punt Road/Barkly Street, Carlisle Street, Brighton Road, Dickens Street, Barkly Street, Marine Parade/Beaconsfield Parade, Nimmo Street, Canterbury Road, Fitzroy Street, Queens Road and Albert Road.
Friday	Port Melbourne area bounded by Pickles Street, Richardson Street, Mills Street, The Boulevard/Beach Street, Todd Road and Westgate Freeway.

What goes in the new recycle bin?

What you can put in the bin:

• Glass (bottles and jars only)
• Plastic containers with codes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 only
• Gable-top and long-life milk & juice cartons
• Aluminium, steel cans, aerosols and clean foil
• Paper and Cardboard (non-waxed type only)

Please remember these items must not go into your recycling bin:

• Pyrex 
• White glass 
• Ceramics 
• Crockery 
• Drinking glasses 
• Waxed cardboard 
• Paper with food remains 
• Plastic bags
• Window glass 
• Motor oil containers 
• Hazardous or chemical waste 
• Polystyrene cups and meat trays 
• Batteries 
• Food scraps 
• Nappies 
• Light globes
• Sharps/Syringes

• Place items, such as cardboard, loosely in the bin.
• Save space by squashing plastic bottles and containers.
• Cardboard boxes may need to flattened or torn into pieces to fit in the bin.
• Packing in materials may prevent the bins from emptying.
• The lid must be closed when the bin is placed for collection.

• Reduce waste by choosing products that are reusable, recycled, repairable, refillable and recyclable.
• Reduce packaging by buying in bulk.
• Use your own basket or bag when shopping and reuse plastic bags.
• Ask at your local supermarkets about plastic bag recycling.
• Look for recycled paper and unbleached paper products.

Use eServices to ask us a question, request information or give us feedback about recycling online. If you prefer call ASSIST on (03) 9209 6777 or TTy (03) 9209 6713 and ask for Waste Management.