Ask for a new bin size
The standard Darebin waste bin is 80 litres, but you can ask for a bigger bin if you think you need one.
Standard bin sizes
The standard Darebin Kerbside Waste Service includes:
- 80 litre garbage bin
- 240 litre recycling bin
- 120 litre food and green waste bin
Paying for larger and extra bins
Green waste bins
Larger and extra food and green waste bins can only be requested by the person who owns the property. If you are a renter, you must ask your rental provider or landlord to request this on your behalf. The charge will appear on the property rate notices and will be payable annually.
Residential Properties
All individually rated residential properties are entitled to one 120L Green Waste Bin which is included in the waste charge on their rates. They may also request to upsize to a larger 240L bin or one (1) extra 240L bin for a fee. See table below for fees.
| FEES - 1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025 |
Fee |
| Upsize from 120L to 240L |
$64 |
| Upsize from 120L to 240L (Pensioner Card Holder) |
$42 |
| Additional 120L Green Waste Bin (after first bin) |
$64 |
| Additional 240L Green Waste Bin (after first bin) |
$118 |
Request a different size or second FOGO green waste bin
Garbage bins for waste
Darebin Council is changing the process for requesting a larger (120L or 240L) general rubbish bin (red lid).
Council will discontinue the current permit system for obtaining larger general waste bins.
Larger waste bin charges will now be appearing on the Rates Notice and permits will no longer be available.
Due to CPI increases, the below prices are the new cost from 1st July, 2024.
| Requesting a larger garbage bin |
Fee |
| Larger garbage bin from 80L to 120L |
$61.50 |
| Larger garbage bin from 80L to 240L |
$276.80 |
If you would like to purchase a larger waste bin:
About your bins
Waste bins remain the property of Darebin City Council and must not be moved from the address they are issued to. If you are moving to another address within Darebin, please call our customer service team to let us know before you move and to discuss what happens to your bin.
Charges are payable annually but will be pro-rated based on the application date. The maximum number of additional bins is one additional bin per household, for each bin type.
Applications can only be made if your property receives a Darebin managed waste service. If your property receives a private waste collection, please contact your owner's corporation to discuss additional waste needs. Businesses and commercial properties are not eligible to upsize and must seek a private waste arrangement.
If we provide you with a larger waste bin, it must be used for household waste from the assigned household only. It may not be used for non-household waste, or for the disposal of recyclable materials or green waste.
Special waste needs
We understand that there are some reasons for requiring a larger bin, such as:
- families with six or more members
- families with children in nappies (more than 1)
- households with additional waste for medical reasons
Request a larger waste bin for a medical condition
If you, or someone who lives with you, requires a larger bin for a medical condition you may be entitled to a fee exemption. Larger bin fee exemptions will be assessed to determine eligibility and you will need to renew your permit each year. You will be required to provide a medical certificate.
Request a larger waste bin for large families or children in a nappies
If you are a family with six or more members or with children (more than 1) in nappies you may be entitled to a fee exemption. Larger bin fee exemptions will be assessed to determine eligibility and you will need to renew your permit each year.
Reduce your waste
Visit our Sustainable Darebin pages on the website for tips, tricks and information on reducing your waste.
More information
Customer service
Visit: Customer Service Centres
Phone: 03 8470 8888
Email: mailbox@darebin.vic.gov.au