Machete Amnesty and Machete Safe Disposal Bins

The Victorian Machete Amnesty is now open to support safe disposal of machetes. As of 1 September, a machete ban is in place, with machetes now classified as prohibited weapons in Victoria.

Machetes can be dropped off at our Machete Safe Disposal Bins across metropolitan and regional Victoria.

What is a machete?

A machete is a large broad-bladed cutting knife. These knives can vary in shape and size.

Where to safely dispose of a machete

You can safely dispose of a machete from September 1 to November 30, 2025, at one of our Machete Safe Disposal Bins.

There are 45 safe disposal bins, installed at select police stations across metropolitan and regional Victoria.

Find a Machete Safe Disposal Bin

During the Machete Amnesty you can surrender a machete at the following Victorian police stations.

Alternative machete disposal locations

If you are unable to travel to a machete disposal bin location, you can dispose of a machete over the counter at any police station.

How to safely transport a machete

If you are transporting a machete to a Machete Safe Disposal Bin you should:

• insert the machete into a cannister or box
• wrap the item in a towel, or,
• shield the blade with cardboard and packing tape.

This will help to:

• conceal the machete and minimise the risk of public fear or alarm
• protect against accidental harm during transportation.

Using the machete disposal bins

Machete safe disposal bins are designed to accommodate machetes.

If you are unsure whether your bladed item is a ‘machete’ or another type of knife, but suspect it could be a machete, please dispose of the item into the machete disposal bin.

Machetes are to be placed inside the disposal bins only.

Do not put packaging in the bin. Take all packaging away with you and dispose of appropriately.

Machete ban and weapons controls