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Ballan bin day & collection schedule

Moorabool Shire · VIC 3342

Schedule data last verified: June 2026

Ballan waste collection overview

Ballan is a VIC suburb in postcode 3342, served by Moorabool Shire for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Moorabool Shire
  • Postcode: 3342
  • Population: 3,500
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Ballan have?

Moorabool Shire provides the following kerbside bins in Ballan. 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.

Ballan 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

Ballan falls under Moorabool Shire for waste and recycling collections.

  • Moorabool Shire provides kerbside waste, recycling, and garden organics collection across the shire's townships, including Bacchus Marsh and Ballan.
  • The shire runs a fortnightly alternating cycle for recycling and garden organics bins.
  • Bacchus Marsh is one of Victoria's fastest-growing towns. Collection schedules in new estates can differ from established streets. Always confirm your day by entering your address.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

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

What goes where: polystyrene foam

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.

Frequently asked questions

What counts as contamination?

Contamination means putting the wrong items in the recycling bin: food-soiled packaging, soft plastics, clothing, electrical items, or anything not specifically accepted kerbside. High contamination can cause an entire truck load to be sent to landfill.

What do I do with old electronics?

E-waste (phones, laptops, cables, printers) should never go in any kerbside bin. Most councils have e-waste drop-off points at transfer stations, and some libraries and community centres also accept small items. Check your council's website.

Can I put broken glass in the recycling bin?

Unbroken glass bottles and jars belong in recycling. Broken glass is a safety hazard for sorting staff and collection workers. Wrap it in newspaper, place it in a sealed bag, and put it in the general waste bin instead.

Nearby suburbs

The neighbouring streets have their own schedules. Here's what's happening nearby.

Bacchus MarshGordonGreendale

Quick tips for bin night

  • Set a reminder now. Missed bin night? That's a two-week wait for general waste. One calendar reminder costs you nothing. The two-week smell costs something.
  • 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.
  • Check your bin before bin night. Bin night is not the time to discover your bin is still full from last fortnight. A quick check the day before saves you a very long fortnight.

Get the schedule for your street

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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