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Anglesea bin day & collection schedule

Surf Coast Shire · VIC 3230

Schedule data last verified: June 2026

Anglesea waste collection overview

Anglesea is a VIC suburb in postcode 3230, 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 Anglesea. For the live schedule for your specific address, enter it on the home page.

Key facts

  • Council: Surf Coast Shire
  • Postcode: 3230
  • Population: 3,000
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Anglesea have?

Surf Coast Shire provides the following kerbside bins in Anglesea. 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.

Anglesea 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

Anglesea 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

How often is recycling collected?

In many councils, recycling is collected every two weeks, often alternating with garden organics. Some areas run weekly recycling, and a few run weekly general waste with fortnightly everything else. Enter your address above to find your specific schedule.

Do I get money back for drink containers?

Every Australian state and territory now runs a container deposit scheme, paying 10 cents for eligible drink containers returned to a depot or reverse vending machine. Containers you redeem this way are kept separate from your kerbside recycling.

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.

Nearby suburbs

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

TorquayAireys InletLorneJan Juc

Quick tips for bin night

  • Two rules, both matter. There is a correct bin. There is a correct night. These are two different things and both matter.
  • Break down those boxes. Overfilling the recycling bin means the lid won't close. Lids need to close for collection. Break down the boxes and save yourself the drama.
  • 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.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Anglesea 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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