Coldstream TIP

Recovery & Waste Transfer Centres

Recovery and waste transfer stations proivde residents with a local drop off point for the disposal of waste.  Waste is separated and where possible, recycled to miminise the amount of material going to landfill.

Privately operated transfer centres are located at:

Yarra Ranges Recycling Services

Address:Ingram Road, Coldstream (Mel Ref 281 E11)
Phone: 9739 1227

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Dumped Rubbish

Dumped rubbish is a blight on our landscape and can harm our native plants and animals. 

To help protect our environment we ask that you report anyone you see dumping rubbish or any dumped rubbish to us immdiately. Do not approach anyone you see dumping rubbish but do take note of the vehicle's registration number.

Anyone caught dumping rubbish will face fines of up to $1,433 and we will investigate and prosecute anyone who is suspected of dumping rubbish.

To report dumped rubbish or someone you have seen dumping rubbish call 1300 368 333 or email

Hard, Bundled Branches & Metals Collection

Each year between February and April residents can place hard, bundled branches and metal waste out for collection. Below is some important information on what you can and can't put out for collection and when it will be collected.

When will my hard, bundled branches and metal waste be collected?

Each area of the shire has a nominated collection time, please enter your address on our online maps to to check when your collection is scheduled. Or call us on 1300 368 333. 

What Can I Put Out For Collection?

Your waste should be separated into three stacks;  hard waste and bundled branches, which are no more than 3 cubic metres in total, and metals. It should be placed on your nature strip by the Sunday evening before the start of your collection week. Late material will not be collected.

Acceptable materials

household furniture up to 10 pieces of wood (no fencing) china, glass and mirrors (securely wrapped and marked) small branches (thinner than 75mm) tied in bundles with strong non plastic string (do not use stockings, wire or plastic) large branches (no thicker than 200mm in diameter or longer than 1.5m) neatly stacked white goods and appliances (fridge doors removed) scrap metal, tools, equipment and fencing wire (coiled and tied) mower, metal baths and heaters metal car parts

Unacceptable materials

no bricks, rubble, excavated material, soil or earth, building renovation or demolition material no batteries, car, truck or tractor tyres, suspension springs or engines no chemicals, hazardous materials or asbestos no industrial, business or commercial waste no household garbage, recyclables or polystyrene no timber, stumps or roots no liquids, paints, oil or fluids no gas cylinders, fuel or water tanks no unwrapped glass lino accepted materials not appropriately bundled

What if my collection is missed?

If your collection has been missed, please contact us on 1300 368 333 within one week.  Late notification will result in non collections

For more information contact us on 1300 368 333 or email