Find out what you can and cannot put into your kerbside bins by selecting the bin below:
Find out what items you can and cannot put into your garbage, recycling and FOGO waste bins ...
Garbage bin (red lid)
Your garbage bin (red lid) is for general household rubbish.
Yes we collect
- Household rubbish
- Soft plastic packaging
- Wrapped nappies and animal droppings
- Polystyrene (bagged as smaller pieces)
- Crockery, Pyrex, glassware, window glass (wrapped)
No we don't collect
- No garden waste
- No recyclables, paper or cardboard
- No syringes or medical waste
- No chemicals or hazardous waste
- No motor oil, fluids, paints or solvents
- No building material, bricks, steel or wood
Can’t find your item?
Find out how to dispose of your unwanted items or contact us.
Recycle bin (yellow lid)
Your recycle bin (yellow lid) is for general household recyclables. Place items loosely in the bin and not in plastic bags.
Yes we collect
- Clean foil trays, empty aluminium, steel and aerosol cans
- Empty glass bottles and jars
- Papers, envelopes, junk mail, brochures, magazines and telephone books
- Empty milk and juice cartons
- Empty plastic bottles and containers
- Cardboard boxes
No we don't collect
- No plastic bags
- No soft plastic packaging
- No recyclables in plastic bags
- No garbage
- No crockery, Pyrex or glassware
- No polystyrene
- No oil, chemicals or hazardous waste
- No garden waste
- No nappies
- No building material, bricks, steel or wood
- No light globes, window glass or mirrors
- No clothes, linen or shoes
Can’t find your item?
Find out how to dispose of your unwanted items or contact us.
FOGO bin (green lid)
Your FOGO bin (green lid) is for food and garden waste.
Find out exactly what can and cannot go in your FOGO bin by downloading this handy A to Z FOGO guide.
Before felling or trimming trees (large branches) check if you need a permit.
Yes, these items can go in your FOGO bin
- Fruit and vegetables
- Meat and bones
- Eggs and dairy
- Seafood
- Loose tea leaves and coffee grounds
- Tissues, paper towel and shredded paper
- Bread, pasta, rice and cereal
- Food scraps and leftovers
- Compostable bags Must be lime green and labelled AS 4736
- Plants and weeds
- Grass clippings
- Garden pruning, leaves, flowers
- Small branches (up to 100mm in diameter)
No, these items can’t go in your FOGO bin
- No tea bags
- No plastic and biodegradable bags
- No gardening items, plastic pots, garden hoses and tools
- No animal waste including kitty litter
- No clam and oyster shells
- No liquids, fats, greases, and oils
- No soil, rocks or concrete
- No vacuum dust
- No plastic, glass and metal
- No nappies, hygiene products, baby wipes and makeup wipes
- No treated or painted timber and building materials
- No food packaging, rubber bands, cling wrap, foil, polystyrene and fruit and vegetable stickers
Can’t find your item?
Find out how to dispose of your unwanted items or contact us.
Where does the waste go once collected?
Garbage bin (red lid) - your rubbish is taken to the Cleanaway transfer station, in Lysterfield. | |
Recycle bin (yellow lid) - your recyclables are taken to the Visy Recycling Plant in Heidelberg. | |
FOGO bin (green lid) - your garden waste is taken to Bio Gro in Dandenong South for processing. |
A rail line to Doncaster
The Victorian Government's proposed underground rail link will connect suburbs from Cheltenham to Werribee.
The Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) includes a Doncaster Station. However construction may be over ten years away.

We are advocating for the Doncaster Station footprint to be set aside as part of Stage 1, to allow for planning of the Doncaster Hill precinct. For an express bus service that mirrors the Suburban Rail Loop Alignment. Providing a public transport connection to key education, healthcare and employment precincts.

Why do we need a rail line to Doncaster?
Over 125,000 people in our community will benefit from a Doncaster Station. Currently our only public transport option is an over-crowded bus network that is often delayed by traffic congestion.
With Doncaster Hill’s population and traffic continuing to grow, we are urging the Victorian Government to include a Doncaster Station in stage two of the SRL and secure a location for the train station now.
Manningham is the only municipality without a tram or train line.
Car ownership per household is considerably high and daily public transport use for employment purposes is below the metropolitan average.
Our bus system is buckling under pressure to provide enough services and meet capacity for our growing city.

Doncaster Station not part of stage one construction
We are strongly advocating to the Victorian Government to include Doncaster Station in Stage two of the SRL.
We are working with stakeholders and the SRL Authority to secure a site location for the future train station.
What’s next?
We will continue to work with the Suburban Rail Loop Authority and the Department of Transport to advocate for improved public transport services to Manningham.
We want
- fewer roads
- more public transport options for our community
- a railway station to Doncaster
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IMMEDIATE HELP
For Emergencies | call 000
IMMEDIATE HELP
SuicideLine Victoria | 1300 651 251
Suicide Victoria offers free professional online counselling 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support people at risk of suicide, concerned about someone at risk, bereaved by suicide and people experiencing emotional or mental health issues.
Lifeline Australia | 13 11 14
Lifeline provides mental health support and emotional assistance on the phone and online.
Kids Helpline | 1800 55 1800
Kids Helpline is a free phone and online counselling service for young people aged between 5-25 years.
Beyond Blue | 1300 22 4636
Beyond Blue provides support programs to address issues related to depression, suicide, anxiety disorders and other related mental illness.
Nurse on Call | 1300 60 60 24
Nurse-on-call helpline provides health advice from registered nurse, 24 hours a day.
Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team (CATT) | 1300 721 927
The Outer East Crisis Assessment Treatment team provide mobile assessments to people in psychiatric and short-term home treatment as an alternative to hospital.
Sexual Assault Crisis Line (SACL) | 1800 806 292
SACL is a state-wide after hours, confidential, telephone crisis counselling service for people who have experienced both past and recent sexual assault.
Safe Steps | 1800 015 188
Safe Steps is a specialist support service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing family violence specialist support to anyone in Victoria who is experiencing or afraid of family violence.
General Information
Mental Health Foundation Australia provides a range of networks, services, advocacy, events, and support groups for the community to seek support on mental health illness.
Translating and Interpreting Service provides access to services for people with limited or no English language ability. Phone 131 450
Ask Izzy is a mobile website that connects people who are in crisis with the services they need right now and nearby.
PANDA – Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia supports the mental health of parents and families during pregnancy and in their first year of parenthood.
MensLine Australia is a national 24 hour, 7 days a week men’s helpline offering support, information and referrals for men with emotional health, family and relationship concerns. Phone 1300 78 99 78
Parentline is a phone service for parents and carers of children from birth to 18 years old. Confidential and anonymous counselling and support on parenting issues is provided. Phone 13 22 89
NEAMI is a not-for-profit organisation providing mental health, homelessness and suicide prevention services.
SANE provides mental health support, information, resources and online forums for family and friends. Phone 1800 187 263

Find support with our range of online resources for wellbeing and mental health support.
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Gambling
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Grief
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Allies
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Suicide Information
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This content was correct as of February 2023 and will be reviewed frequently.
If amendments are identified or you know of another mental health service to be considered, contact us.
Water is a valuable resource and plays a vital role in connecting us all. It is fundamental to the health and wellbeing of our community, as well as the resilience and liveability of Manningham.
National Water Week (16-22 October) celebrates water innovation and achievements supporting Australia's sustainable future.
We are undertaking various flood and stormwater management initiatives, aimed at building a more resilient and liveable Manningham and to facilitate robust planning for the future.
This includes developing a draft Integrated Water Management Strategy, which will identify opportunities to adapt to a more water constrained future. We’re also undertaking flood mapping for Manningham in partnership with Melbourne Water to better understand flood risk.
Water management is a shared responsibility. To achieve greater environmental, social, cultural and economic benefits, we’re working closely with:
- Yarra Valley Water
- Melbourne Water
- government departments and agencies
- Manningham’s Flooding and Stormwater Management Community Reference Panel, and;
- the broader community.
Manningham Council is also a member of the Yarra Catchment Integrated Water Management Forum. The Forum provides a collaborative platform across the water industry to oversee, support and, where necessary, facilitate water’s contribution to resilience and liveability.
We can all contribute to a sustainable water future.
We encourage you to take a look Yarra Valley Water’s Target 155 voluntary water efficiency program. Target 155 encourages metropolitan Melbourne households to use water efficiently, aiming to limit water use to 155 litres per person per day.
We also welcome Yarra Valley Water’s plans to address discharge from ageing septic systems, which contribute to pollution in Mullum Mullum Creek. This will improve water quality in Mullum Mullum Creek and downstream in the Yarra River. A piped sewerage system is proposed to be constructed in a key area of Park Orchards by 2030. For more information, visit yvw.com.au/ParkOrchards.
Get down to Mullum Mullum Stadium and enjoy free casual basketball shooting during available casual shooting times.
Casual shooting times are listed on the Active Manningham Website.
What to wear: comfortable clothes to shoot hoops in.
What to bring: a basketball and a drink bottle.
Come and try Volleyball.
Free volleyball clinic hosted by YMCA and supported by local clubs, Volleyball Days and Manningham Volleyball club.
This session is open to females of all abilities and fitness levels. Bring your mum, daughter, sister, girlfriend or friend.
What to wear: active wear and sneakers
What to bring: water bottle
Come down and enjoy a training session with the Manningham United Blues, other female footballers and female staff.
This session is for females aged 6 and over. No previous experience required. All fitness levels are welcome.
All equipment will be provided.
What to wear: Active wear and runners
What to bring: A drink bottle
Come down and join this free pilates class.
Pilates is a form of exercise which concentrates on strengthening the body with an emphasis on core strength. This helps to improve general fitness and overall well-being. Similar to yoga, pilates concentrates on posture, balance and flexibility.
This session is for females of all ages, abilities and fitness levels.
What to wear: active wear
What to bring: water bottle, exercise mat and towel.
To celebrate National Recycling Week, we are hosting an online Q and A session about all things waste. ...
To celebrate National Recycling Week, we are hosting an online Q and A session about all things waste.
Not sure what item goes into each bin?
Get confused about what can and cannot be recycled?
Would you like to know more about what is happening the in the waste industry?
Come along to our friendly Q and A session so we can answer all of your queries and dispel any myths!
Women's Only Group Information Session
Get Active, Get Fit, Live Healthy!
What to expect at this session
- Meet the staff at Aquarena, become familiar with the facility and get a better understanding of the upcoming 4 week program.
- Come and Try 30-minute free workout
- Free swim for registered participants and their families.
- Refreshments provided
What to bring: Exercise mat, water bottle, towel
What to wear: Comfortable clothes to work out in.
Please register to attend the information session.
Wonga Park Tennis Club and Wonga Park Community Cottage invite women and girls to come and try tennis.
Little to no experience is required. All equipment will be provided.
Open to females aged 13 plus. All abilities and all fitness levels are welcome to participate.
To register, contact Andrea on 0407 800 418 or email wongaparktennis@yahoo.com.au.
What to wear: active wear and sneakers.
What to bring: a drink bottle.
To celebrate National Recycling Week, come along to our session about all things waste. ...
To celebrate National Recycling Week, come along to our information session about all things waste.
Not sure what item goes into each bin?
Get confused about what can and cannot be recycled?
Would you like to know more about what is happening the in the waste industry?
Come along to our friendly session so we can answer all of your queries and dispel any myths!
Come and Try Karate with The Family Dojo, Doncaster. Classes are led by female instructors.
We'd love our local girls to come try martial arts and find out just how powerful they can be!
Ample parking available onsite. Doncaster Park and Ride is across the road making it easy to get to.
What to wear: active wear and sneakers
What to bring: a water bottle
Registration not required.
This event has been cancelled.
Women and girls from Wonga Park and surrounding areas are invited to participate in the Wonga Wizards Women's 3v3 soccer tournament.
Women of all ages and fitness levels are encouraged to join in this fun event. No prior skills or experience required.
There will be time dedicated at the beginning of the day for some skill training and information.
Enter a team or register as an individual.
What to wear: active wear and sneakers
What to bring: drink bottle
Join us at Manningham Netball as we support the This Girl Can - Victoria campaign, encouraging girls to get active.
This free netball clinic at Mullum Mullum Stadium is for females aged 11 to 15 years. Delivered by Nardelli Coaching, with the assistance of our representative players and a special guest!
We're all about netball and want to introduce to you, why we love the game!
Spots are limited so registration is required.
See you on the courts!
What to wear: active wear and sneakers
What to bring: water bottle
The Equiculture program is loved by horse owners throughout Australia (and beyond) as an evidence-based approach to keeping horses and land healthy.
Topics covered:
- horse health, behaviour and welfare
- grazing management for pasture and soil health
- managing equine obesity and laminitis
- manure and parasite management
- property designs for healthy horses and healthy land
- reducing farm labour to increase quality time with your horses.
What you will learn
Practical land management advice for horse owners.
What you will get
Tools and ideas to implement sustainable horse property management strategies.
Come and Try Netball.
Come down and join the Donvale Netball club for a free session at the Templestowe Netball Courts complex.
Discover your passion for netball or make a return to the game that caters for all levels of players.
No registration required - just rock up.
Session times:
- 5 - 11 years of age: 4.30pm - 5.30pm
- 11- 13 years of age: 5pm - 6pm
- 13 - open age: 5.30pm - 7pm
What to wear: active wear and sneakers
What to bring: a drink bottle
We recommend families visit a range of childcare services to choose the most suitable one for your child’s needs.
Here are some questions to ask yourself when choosing a childcare service:
- How many hours of care do you need? (e.g. whole day, mornings, afternoons, few hours a week, occasionally etc.)
- Do you want your child cared for in a home environment or in a centre?
- What kind of qualifications and experiences do staff members have?
- Does the centre offer a Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD) funded pre-school program?
- What learning and play opportunities do you want your child to have?
- What kind of routine will your child have?
- Do you want the centre to provide lunch? Can you look at a sample meal plan?
- Does the centre provide nappies?
- What is the carer-to-child ratio?
Contact us for more information on childcare in Manningham.
Childcare centres in Manningham
Visit Manningham Maps to find a local Childcare centre near you or check the list below:
Early Years at MC Square
Early Years offers full time care from birth to 5 years of age. We are the only Manningham owned early childhood education and care service.
Location | Address | Phone |
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Bulleen Kids Early Learning Centre |
60 Manningham Road, |
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Creative Play Childcare and Early Learning Centre |
1 Templestowe Road, |
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6 Moresby Avenue, |
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106 Templestowe Road, |
Location | Address | Phone |
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Aquarena Aquatic Centre Childcare Centre |
139 Williamsons Road, |
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104 Church Road, Doncaster |
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Doncaster Early Learning Child Care Centre |
20 Turana Street, |
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Basement Level 1, |
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1 Lauer St, Doncaster |
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MyKidz Early Learning Centre |
97 High Street, |
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6 High Street, |
Location | Address | Phone |
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Good Start Early Learning Centre |
76-78 Andersons Creek Road, |
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A.C.E. Child Care Centre |
2 Renshaw Street, |
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Deep Creek Childcare Centre |
510-518 Blackburn Road, |
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Doncaster East Day Care and Kindergarten |
84 Blackburn Road, |
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Gloryland Childcare and Kinder |
952-954 Doncaster Road, |
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Andersons Creek Road Early Learning Centre |
160 Andersons Creek Road, |
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Minikins Kindergarten and Child Care Centre |
13 Leeds Street, |
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MyKidz |
81 George Street, |
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Pines Learning |
520 Blackburn Road, |
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Guardian Childcare and Education Doncaster East |
100 Deep Creek Drive, |
Location | Address | Phone |
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Donvale Early Learning Centre |
11 Mitcham Road, |
Alpha Omega Early Education | 1 Hillcroft Drive, Templestowe |
9846 3592 |
Cuddly Bear Templestowe Early Learning Centre |
Corner Swilk and Parker Streets, |
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Imagine Childcare and Kindergarten Templestowe |
1 Niland Rise, |
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Leading Bees Montessori and Early Learning centre |
14 Aloha Gardens, Templestowe |
Location | Address | Phone |
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Warrandyte Child Care and Preschool Centre |
2 Masonic Avenue, |
Location | Address | Phone |
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Wonga Park Community Cottage Child Care Centre |
Unit 1, 9-13 Old Yarra Road, |
Find services using our maps
Find all childcares, schools, kindergartens and more within Manningham
BMX is a family-friendly sport, not to mention exhilarating, and addictive. It's the perfect sport for women and girls.
Come down and try BMX riding during This Girl Can Week.
The session will feature accredited coaches to help guide you through the basics of BMX riding.
All kids, teens and adults welcome! No prior BMX experience required.
What to wear: long-sleeved pants and top (no lycra), long fingered gloves and a full-face helmet. We have some helmets available for loan.
What to bring: your BMX, dirt jumper, or mountain bike. We have some bikes available to loan.
Registration is required.