Annual hard waste collection

Monash Council provides eligible residential properties with 1 hard waste collection each year.

This year's annual collection will run from 13 July to 4 September 2026.

Hard waste collections are for eligible residential properties only.

If you live in an apartment, aged care or other multi-unit dwelling, you may not be eligible for a hard waste collection. Check with your building manager or body corporate before putting items out.

Find your hard waste collection date

Enter your address and click "Search" to find your hard waste collection date. All items must be out by 6am of this date. 

If no date appears, your property may not be eligible.

Hard waste calendar and pamphlet

2026 hard waste calendar: Annual Hard Waste Collection 2026(PDF, 210KB)

If your property is eligible, you will receive a pamphlet in your mailbox 2 weeks before your collection date, with instructions and what can and can't be collected.

When to put your items out

To keep our streets clean, only starting putting out items 2-3 days before your collection date.

Make sure all items are out by 6am on your collection date.

Items placed out after this time may not be collected and will need to be returned to our property.

How much you can put out

Maximum volume: 4 cubic metres (4m3)

  • For example 1m wide x 4m long x 1m high.

For safety, each item must be:

  • less than 1.5m long (not including mattresses and soft furniture)
  • less than 1m high

  • safe for 2 people to lift (50kg)

Image showing annual hard waste pile showing volume limit of 4 cubic metres. The dimensions of the pile are 1m high, 4m long and 1m wide

What can go in hard waste and how to sort them

Click on the stacks below to see what items we can collect. Separate items in 5 stacks.

  • Branches and small logs must be bundled with natural twine. 
  • Glass and ceramics must be securely wrapped and labelled 'glass' or 'ceramics'.
  • Do not block footpaths or roads.

  • Remove all batteries from electronic items and take to a battery drop-off point.

Batteries cannot go in hard waste or household bins because they can catch fire in the collection truck.

Stack 1: General hard waste

  • Toys
  • Carpet or linoleum. Rolled and tied, 2 rolls only
  • Window glass, mirrors, ceramics. Must be securely wrapped, marked 'glass' or 'ceramics'
  • Hard household furniture (tables, chairs, etc.)
  • Doors. 2 only
  • Timber. No more than 12 pieces, no longer than 1.5m

Stack 2: Metals

  • Washing machines
  • Microwaves
  • Irons
  • Pots, pans
  • Lawn mowers. Remove oil/fuel
  • Hot water units
  • Scrap metal

Stack 3: Mattresses and soft furniture (don't stack items on top of mattresses)

  • Mattresses and bed bases. 2 items only
  • Soft furniture

Stack 4: Fridges and electronic items (remove batteries)

  • Fridges (remove doors)
  • Computers and printers
  • Televisions
  • Electrical items with a plug or cord. Remove all batteries and take to battery recycling drop off point.

Stack 5: Bundled green waste (under 1.5m)

All branches and logs must be under 1.5m in length and bundled and tied with natural twine

  • Small logs
  • Garden branches
  • Small tree stumps (max 30kg/30cm diameter)

 

What can't go in hard waste

Batteries cannot go in hard waste or household bins because they can catch fire in the collection truck.

Items we can't collect Disposal methods (Monash residents)
No liquids, paints, oil, chemicals, pesticides  See Sustainability Victoria 
No batteries, vapes, car batteries, car springs Take to Monash Recycling and Waste Centre (Recycling Centre)*
No gas bottles, cylinders  See Sustainability Victoria 
No cement sheeting, plaster, asbestos  For asbestos, follow guidance from Asbestos in Victoria.
No building or renovation materials Take to Recycling Centre* 
No concrete, bricks  Take to Recycling Centre*
No soil, rocks  Take to Recycling Centre*
No polystyrene, bean bags  Some polystyrene accepted at Recycling Centre*
No cardboard, paper, recyclable containers  Flatten and put in your recycling bin or take to Recycling Centre*
No household rubbish  Put in your landfill bin or take to Recycling Centre*

*Limits and fees may apply. Check the Monash Recycling and Waste Centre page.

For the full list of items we can and can't collect, check What goes in your hard waste.

Why wasn't my hard waste item collected?

Different items may be collected on different days during the week. Some items collected by the same truck will be sorted at the facility.

Items will be left behind if:

  • It's an item we can't collect.
  • It isn't prepared correctly.

If this happens:

  • You'll receive a notice in your letterbox.
  • You must remove items within 24 hours. Fines may apply

If accepted items haven't been collected by the end of your collection week, call 03 9518 3555

Reduce your hard waste

Before putting out items, consider if they can be repaired, sold or donated.

Council offers a range of free sustainability events for the community such as our repair cafés and The Great Clothing Exchange.

Find more sustainability programs

Additional hard waste collection

You can also book an additional hard waste collection for a week that suits you. This collection is an extra service to your annual hard waste collection. Costs apply and payment is required at the time of booking.

Book an additional hard waste collection 

Contact us

mail@monash.vic.gov.au

9518 3555

Only our authorised collection team is permitted to gather hard waste materials. It is an offence to search through or remove items from someone else's hard waste.

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