Due to fleet issues, some collections were not possible on 11 September in parts of Watsonia, Watsonia North and a small part of Greensborough east of the bypass. Place bins out on Saturday 12 September to be emptied then.
If you are a pensioner, you may be eligible for a municipal concession (or rates rebate) up to $266.00 and a $50 rebate for the Emergency Services Volunteer Fund. This applies to the home in which you live in only.
The Victoria Government has an online tool to help you understand your concessions and benefits. You can also request a booklet that provides detail on all concessions at concessions@health.vic.gov.au
You are eligible if you have a:
To apply, complete the Department of Familes, Fairness and Housing: Municipal Rates Concession application form(PDF, 206KB).
Send the form to us with a photocopy of both sides of your concession card to:
Banyule Council PO Box 94 Greensborough VIC 3088
You can also scan the form and your card and email il to enquiries@banyule.vic.gov.au
If you hold an EDA or POW Gold Card, you will need to claim your concession from the Department of Familes, Farness and Housing. Contact them on 1800 658 521 for help and information.
For more information about concessions, contact our Rates Team on 9490 4280 or 9490 4222.