Victoria Has Prohibited These Common Items From Being Thrown Away
A trash can is meant for trash, but not everything belongs in there.
In Victoria, throwing away the wrong items can harm the environment and get you into some serious trouble.
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Victoria has a list of items that cannot be accepted in their normal recycling route. However, there are drop-off locations where some of the prohibited items can be recycled or discarded safely. Check out the Environmental services website before throwing away a questionable item.
The key to avoiding fines is knowing the rules, or else you risk getting fined over something you thought was just trash.
Here is a list of Prohibited Items that cannot be recycled in Victoria.
- Aluminum foil
- Auto parts
- Car seats
- Ceramics
- Coat hangers (plastic and metal)
- Diapers
- Dishes
- Electronics
- Garden hoses
- Glass
- Hazardous Waste
- Ice chests
- Light bulbs
- Mirrors
- Motor Oil Containers
- Napkins
- Pizza Boxes
- Plastic 3 through 7
- Plastic bags
- Plastic storage containers
- Plastic toys
- Styrofoam
- Styrofoam egg cartons
- Swimming pools and liners
- Tires
- Trash
- Unmarked plastics
- Window glass
- Wood
- Yard waste
Clearly, there is a lot to go over, but it’s worth knowing to avoid fines.
This list is just for the recycling bins for Victoria. Many of the items listed above can still be tossed in the regular trash cans. You can learn more about waste management and the recycling program in Victoria by visiting the City of Victoria Environmental Services page.
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