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Aireys Inlet bin day & collection schedule

Surf Coast Shire · VIC 3231

Schedule data last verified: June 2026

Aireys Inlet waste collection overview

Aireys Inlet is a VIC suburb in postcode 3231, served by Surf Coast Shire for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

This page summarises the bin schedule, recycling rules and council details that apply to Aireys Inlet. For the live schedule for your specific address, enter it on the home page.

Key facts

  • Council: Surf Coast Shire
  • Postcode: 3231
  • Population: 1,000
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Aireys Inlet have?

Surf Coast Shire provides the following kerbside bins in Aireys Inlet. Each has a different frequency, so the bins you put out vary week to week.

  • General Waste, collected weekly.
  • Recycling, collected fortnightly.
  • Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.

Aireys Inlet bin day at a glance

You know the bay is close when the wind changes direction the night before bin day.

Every suburb has its rhythms. Knowing your collection day is part of knowing your street.

About your council's collection service

Aireys Inlet falls under Surf Coast Shire for waste and recycling collections.

  • Surf Coast Shire provides kerbside waste, recycling, and garden organics collection across the Great Ocean Road corridor, including Torquay, Anglesea, and Lorne.
  • The council operates a fortnightly alternating cycle for recycling and garden organics bins.
  • Surf Coast includes many holiday and coastal properties. Over summer, collection schedules can change and volumes increase significantly. Enter your address above to confirm your current day.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

Visit Surf Coast Shire website for the official policy and any service updates.

A delayed week often means a fuller bin

When collections are pushed back over a holiday period, the gap between pickups grows. General waste and organics can build up faster than usual, especially across the festive season when households produce more of both.

Tip: Squash and flatten where you can, and avoid overfilling. A lid that will not close can mean the truck skips your bin.

Frequently asked questions

Can I put my bins in any spot on the kerb?

Place bins on the footpath or nature strip near the kerb, with the lid opening facing the road, and leave a gap of about half a metre around each one. Trucks with an automated arm need clear space and cannot reach bins blocked by cars, poles, or trees.

Why was my bin not collected?

Common reasons include: the bin lid wasn't fully closed, the bin wasn't at the kerb before the truck passed, there was contamination in the recycling bin, or the bin was blocking the truck's mechanical arm. Your council's website usually has a missed collection form.

Should I rinse containers before recycling?

A quick rinse is enough. Containers do not need to be spotless, just empty and free of large food residue. A few seconds under the tap, or a swish with leftover dishwater, keeps the load clean without wasting water.

Nearby suburbs

The bay suburbs each run their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.

AngleseaLorneTorquayJan Juc

Quick tips for bin night

  • Batteries are not bin material. A battery in any kerbside bin is a fire waiting to happen in the truck. Drop them at a collection point instead. Future you, and the truck driver, will thank you.
  • Empty it before you bin it. A half-full bottle leaks through the paper and cardboard sharing its bin. Drain liquids first and the whole load stays cleaner.
  • The green bin loves your garden. The green bin isn't a mulching service, but it's as close as most households get. Grass clippings, leaves, small branches: all welcome.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Aireys Inlet vary by street and zone. Enter your address on the home page to see the next collection date for every bin.

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