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Apollo Bay bin day & collection schedule

Colac Otway Shire · VIC 3233

Schedule data last verified: June 2026

Apollo Bay waste collection overview

Apollo Bay is a VIC suburb in postcode 3233, served by Colac Otway Shire for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Colac Otway Shire
  • Postcode: 3233
  • Population: 1,500
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Apollo Bay have?

Colac Otway Shire provides the following kerbside bins in Apollo Bay. 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.

Apollo Bay 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

Apollo Bay falls under Colac Otway Shire for waste and recycling collections.

  • Colac Otway Shire provides kerbside waste, recycling, and garden organics collection across the municipality, including Colac and Apollo Bay.
  • The shire runs a fortnightly alternating cycle for recycling and garden organics bins.
  • Residents in smaller coastal and Otways townships may have different service arrangements. Check the Colac Otway Shire website to confirm your service.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

Visit Colac Otway 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

Why does my neighbour have a different bin day?

Collection routes are planned street by street, so two nearby addresses can sit on different runs or even different councils near a boundary. Always confirm by entering your own address rather than copying a neighbour's schedule.

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.

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.

Nearby suburbs

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

LorneColacForrest

Quick tips for bin night

  • Loose, not bagged. Tip your recycling in loose. A tied bag can't be opened on the sorting line, so the whole lot gets treated as rubbish. The bag defeats the entire point.
  • 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.
  • Rinse before you bin it. Your recycling doesn't clean itself. A 10-second rinse now saves sorting staff hours later and keeps your bin from becoming a science experiment.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Apollo Bay 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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