From Saturday November 1, 2025, the Eaglehawk Recycle Shop in Upper California Gully Road will be managed and operated by the City of Greater Bendigo and will be renamed the Eaglehawk Recycling Centre.
City of Greater Bendigo Presentation and Assets Director Brian Westley said the Eaglehawk Recycle Centre will operate like the City's other recycling centres in Strathfieldsaye, Heathcote and Goornong.
"From November 1, residents can still dispose of a range of recyclable items for free at the Eaglehawk Recycling Centre via the drive though drop off point which is located at the entrance to the landfill," Mr Westley said.
"However, sales of second-hand and recycled goods will not be available at the centre until mid-November as we undertake improvement and safety works to the sales area.
"When the sales area re-opens residents will be able to purchase a great range of second- hand items at bargain prices.
"We do apologise in advance for any inconvenience during the changeover period and we ask for patience as we make some changes to ensure a safe and smooth transition to the Eaglehawk Recycling Centre.
"In the short term the City has employed staff through an agency arrangement with Programmed a leading provider of staffing, facility management and maintenance services.
"This has allowed some existing ERS staff to continue their employment at the facility. Any future job opportunities at the centre will be advertised via the City's usual employment channels.
"The City takes this opportunity to thank ERS for operating the facility for many years and we look forward to welcoming all existing and new customers to the new Eaglehawk Recycling Centre in the future."
Items accepted for free at the Eaglehawk Recycle Centre include:
- E-Waste (any item that has a plug, cord or battery)
- Taped household batteries
- Clean clothing, linen and yarn
- Cardboard, paper, foam boxes and polystyrene packaging
- Scrap metal
- Paint and tins
- Recyclable household items, furniture and more
