Moorabool Shire · VIC 3342
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
Kerbside collection in Ballan (VIC 3342) is run by Moorabool Shire, which sets the bins, the zones and the schedule.
Below is the Ballan rundown: which bins you have, the usual collection rhythm and the local rules worth knowing. For your street's exact dates, search your address from the home page.
These are the bins Moorabool Shire supplies to Ballan households, each on its own cycle, which is why the kerb looks different from week to week.
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.
Ballan falls under Moorabool Shire for waste and recycling collections.
Visit Moorabool Shire website for the official policy and any service updates.
Correct bin: General Waste (red lid).
Standard kerbside recycling doesn't accept polystyrene, the white foam used in appliance packaging. Break it up to fit in the red bin. Some specialist facilities accept it separately.
Avoid: Don't put polystyrene in the yellow recycling bin. It clogs machinery and can't be sorted.
Moorabool Shire collects recycling fortnightly, alternating with the garden organics bin. Collection days vary by street, and an address search shows which fortnight you are in right now.
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.
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.
The neighbouring streets have their own schedules. Here's what's happening nearby.
Bin days in Ballan 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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