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Allansford bin day & collection schedule

Warrnambool City · VIC 3277 · typically Mondays

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Allansford waste collection overview

Allansford is a VIC suburb in postcode 3277, served by Warrnambool City for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 268km South-West of Melbourne CBD.

Locals know it for the Hopkins River camping area and Allansford Cheese World.

Most streets in Allansford have a Monday collection day, though your exact day depends on your street.

The rest of this page covers Allansford's bins, schedule pattern and local collection notes. An address search gives you the precise dates for your street.

Key facts

  • Council: Warrnambool City
  • Typical collection day: Monday
  • Postcode: 3277
  • Population: 820
  • Location: 268km South-West of Melbourne CBD
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Allansford have?

Warrnambool City provides the following kerbside bins in Allansford. 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.

Allansford bin day at a glance

Green space, green bin. The garden organics collection is more useful here than you might think.

Living near parks and waterways means more yard material. Council has a separate stream for that.

About your council's collection service

Allansford falls under Warrnambool City for waste and recycling collections.

  • Warrnambool City provides a kerbside collection service in Allansford, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
  • General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
  • Check the Warrnambool City website for the latest information on what's accepted in each bin.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

Visit Warrnambool City website for the official policy and any service updates.

Christmas and New Year cause the longest delays

The period between Christmas and New Year is the most disruptive for collections. Many councils run reduced schedules over the summer break, with some pickups delayed by several days. The official council website is the most reliable source during this stretch.

Tip: Set a reminder for the week before Christmas to check your council's holiday schedule. The window for putting out general waste before the break fills up fast.

Frequently asked questions

Do I get money back for drink containers?

Yes. CDS Vic refunds 10 cents per eligible drink container in VIC, at depots, return machines and bag drop points. Containers you redeem are extra money in your pocket; eligible containers you skip still go in the recycling bin.

Can broken glass go in the recycling bin?

No. Unbroken bottles and jars belong in the yellow bin, but broken glass is a hazard for sorting staff. Wrap it in newspaper, seal it in a bag and put it in the general waste bin.

What happens if I miss bin night in Allansford?

General waste catches up next week, but Warrnambool City collects recycling and garden organics fortnightly, so a missed night there can mean a two week wait. If a bin is overflowing as a result, Warrnambool City may offer a special collection; check their website for the process.

Nearby suburbs

The surrounding suburbs each have their own collection days. Here are the closest ones.

WarrnamboolDennington

Quick tips for bin night

  • Loose, not bagged. Tip recycling in loose. A tied bag cannot be opened on the sorting line, so the whole lot gets treated as rubbish. The bag defeats the entire point.
  • Know your fortnight. Allansford alternates its fortnightly bins, and guessing wrong is the classic move. The neighbours' kerb on Monday morning is the traditional answer; an address search is the reliable one.
  • Face the opening to the street. The lifter arm on Warrnambool City's trucks grabs from the road side. Lid opening toward the street, half a metre of clear space each side, and the bin gets emptied instead of skipped.

Get the schedule for your street

The suburb level picture above is a guide; your street is the real answer. Search your address for the next four weeks of collections.

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