Tips and transfer stations in Melbourne’s eastHours, prices and what each one takes
Two council-run centres, six privately run transfer stations, and two councils with no tip of their own. Here’s which one your council uses, when they’re open and what they charge.
- Eight tips, one by one
- 2026–27 prices as published
- What none of them take
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The short answer
Monash (Notting Hill) and Whitehorse (Vermont South) run their own centres. Knox’s listed site is the privately run Knox Transfer Station in Wantirna South. Yarra Ranges’ four are all privately run: Coldstream, Wesburn, Montrose and Lysterfield. Maroondah and Manningham have no tip of their own. None of them takes asbestos or household chemicals.
Which tip each council uses
| Council | Its own tip | Where the council points you |
|---|---|---|
| Monash | Monash Recycling and Waste Centre, Notting Hill (council-run) | Also Whitehorse, Knox, Boroondara and Stonnington |
| Whitehorse | Recycling and Waste Centre, Vermont South (council-run) | Its own centre |
| Knox | Knox Transfer Station, Wantirna South (privately run, Knox’s listed site) | Also Whitehorse, Lysterfield, Monash and Hampton Park |
| Yarra Ranges | None run by Council | Coldstream, Wesburn, Montrose and Lysterfield, all privately run |
| Maroondah | None | Centres in neighbouring councils: Knox, Monash, Whitehorse, Coldstream and Banyule |
| Manningham | None | Banyule (Bellfield), Whitehorse, Nillumbik (Plenty) and Knox |
From each council’s own waste pages, checked 2 October 2026.
The tips, one by one
Monash Recycling and Waste Centre
Council-run (Monash)
- Where
- 380 Ferntree Gully Road, Notting Hill
- Open
- 7:30am to 3pm, seven days
Limited room for soil: call first. May close temporarily above 36°C.
Whitehorse Recycling and Waste Centre
Council-run (Whitehorse)
- Where
- Corner of Burwood Highway and Morack Road, Vermont South
- Open
- 6:30am to 4pm, seven days; no weighed vehicles after 3:45pm
Doesn’t take soil. Bring your own shovel and broom to unload.
Knox Transfer Station and Recycling Facility
Privately run, Knox’s listed site
- Where
- 251 George Street, Wantirna South
- Open
- 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Saturday; 9am to 4:30pm Sundays and public holidays
Enclosed footwear required, loads may be inspected, and you unload yourself. 10% off for pensioners.
Coldstream Transfer Station
Privately run, on Yarra Ranges’ list
- Where
- Ingram and Leonard roads, Coldstream
- Open
- 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Saturday; 9am to 4pm Sundays and public holidays
Won’t take logs or stumps over 200 mm across. Takes triple-rinsed drumMUSTER farm chemical containers.
Wesburn Transfer Station
Privately run, on Yarra Ranges’ list
- Where
- 689 Old Warburton Road, Wesburn
- Open
- 8:30am to 4pm Monday, Friday and Saturday; 9am to 4pm Sundays and public holidays; closed Tuesday to Thursday
Same operator as Coldstream, with its own prices.
Montrose Transfer Station
Privately run, on Yarra Ranges’ list
- Where
- 69–71 Canterbury Road, Montrose
- Open
- 7am to 3:45pm weekdays; 9am to 3:45pm weekends
Takes construction and demolition waste. Doesn’t take paint or BBQ gas bottles.
Lysterfield Transfer Station
Privately run, on Knox’s and Yarra Ranges’ lists
- Where
- 840 Wellington Road, Lysterfield
- Open
- 7am to 4pm weekdays; 8am to 12pm weekends
Doesn’t take liquid or hazardous waste, or asbestos.
Eastern Recycling, Ringwood
Privately run
- Where
- 22 Palmerston Road West, Ringwood
- Open
- 7am to 4:45pm Monday to Saturday; 9am to 3:45pm Sundays
Takes clean soil, concrete, bricks, building materials and garden waste.
Hours change on public holidays: most close on Good Friday and Christmas Day. Check before you go.
What it costs: published prices
Every facility prices loads its own way, so these are each one’s own figures, not a range. Sorting your load helps: Whitehorse says garden prunings cost less to tip than general waste, and many recyclables are free.
A car boot of general waste
| Facility and load | Published price | Who publishes it |
|---|---|---|
| Monash centre, resident (sedan or hatch boot) | $51.41 | City of Monash (GST not stated) |
| Monash centre, non-resident | $56.00 | City of Monash (GST not stated) |
| Whitehorse centre (car boot load) | $62.00 | Whitehorse City Council (levy and GST included) |
| Montrose (car boot) | $72 | Montrose Transfer Station (GST and levy included) |
| Knox Transfer Station (sedan car boot) | $74.00 | Knox Transfer Station operator (GST included) |
| Coldstream (sedan car boot) | $74.00 | Yarra Ranges Recycling Services (GST included) |
| Wesburn (sedan car boot) | $85.50 | Yarra Ranges Recycling Services (GST included) |
A boot of general waste, as each facility publishes it for 2026–27. They aren’t directly comparable: each measures a boot its own way, and Monash charges part-loads in 25% steps. Checked 2 October 2026.
A small trailer of general waste
| Facility and load | Published price | Who publishes it |
|---|---|---|
| Knox Transfer Station (small trailer, level, up to 6x4) | $154.00 | Knox Transfer Station operator (GST included) |
| Coldstream (small trailer, level, up to 6x4) | $165.00 | Yarra Ranges Recycling Services (GST included) |
| Montrose (6x4 single axle, level) | $165 | Montrose Transfer Station (GST and levy included) |
| Wesburn (small trailer, level, up to 6x4) | $174.50 | Yarra Ranges Recycling Services (GST included) |
| Whitehorse centre (ute, van, trailer) | $407.00 per tonne, minimum $125.00 (up to 300 kg) | Whitehorse City Council (levy and GST included) |
| Monash centre, resident (flat-tray 6 ft trailer, up to 25 cm high) | $110.00 | City of Monash (GST not stated) |
General waste in a small trailer, as each publishes it for 2026–27; Monash and Whitehorse measure loads differently from the others. Checked 2 October 2026.
Green waste, mattress and e-waste prices are in the guides to green waste disposal, mattress disposal and e-waste.
Before you go
- Monash: take tarps off so the window operator can see the load.
- Whitehorse: timber must be unpainted and untreated to go in with green waste, and palms and bamboo aren’t accepted.
- Knox and Coldstream: timber must not be manufactured, painted or treated to be charged as timber.
- Payment: Monash and Whitehorse don’t take American Express.
What none of them take
Not taken
- Asbestos
- Household chemicals and hazardous waste
Where it goes instead
- Asbestos: a landfill on EPA Victoria’s register; contact it first
- Household chemicals: the state’s free Detox Your Home events
- Paint: free at the Monash, Whitehorse and Coldstream centres, or a Paintback site
When a skip makes more sense
A tip run suits one car boot or trailer of rubbish. For a renovation, a clear-out or a garden that needs several trips, a skip saves the loading, driving and queueing: see published skip bin prices to compare, or pick a size.
Common questions
Can I use a tip outside my council?
Yes, as far as these facilities publish. The Monash centre is open to everyone, but since 1 July 2025 non-residents pay more, and residents must show original proof such as a driver’s licence or rates notice (no photocopies or screenshots). None of the others published a residency rule.
Do I need to book a tip visit?
No booking is mentioned by any of these facilities, and Whitehorse says outright that none is needed.
Where this information comes from
The hours, rules and prices on this page come from these published pages, checked on 2 October 2026.
- City of Monash: Recycling and Waste Centre accepted items and fees · Council fees, 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027
- City of Monash: Recycling and Waste Centre fee sheet · Council prices by vehicle, 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027
- City of Monash: Monash Recycling and Waste Centre · Council page with the centre’s address, hours and what it won’t take
- Whitehorse City Council: Recycling and Waste Centre · Council page with the centre’s address and hours
- Whitehorse Recycling and Waste Centre: items accepted at a charge · Council fees 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027, including levy and GST
- Whitehorse City Council: items accepted free · Council list of free items at its centre
- Knox City Council: Knox Transfer Station and Recycling Facility · Council page on the transfer station and other disposal sites
- Knox Transfer Station: gate prices · Transfer station gate prices as of 1 July 2026, GST included
- Yarra Ranges Recycling Services: Coldstream gate prices · Transfer station gate prices as of 1 July 2026, GST included
- Yarra Ranges Recycling Services: Wesburn gate prices · Operator prices as of 1 July 2026, GST included
- Montrose Transfer Station: fees and hours · Operator fees as of 1 July 2026, GST and landfill levy included
- Yarra Ranges Council: waste transfer stations · Council list of the four privately run transfer stations in the shire
- Maroondah City Council: recycling and waste centres (tips) · Council page listing five centres in neighbouring councils
- Manningham Council: transfer stations and recycling centres · Council list of the tips its residents can use
- EPA Victoria: disposing of asbestos waste · State regulator guidance, list reviewed June 2026
- DEECA: Detox Your Home · State program page, updated 22 July 2026
- Paintback · Industry paint take-back scheme
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