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Ballan bin day & collection schedule

Moorabool Shire · VIC 3342

Schedule data last verified: August 2026

Ballan waste collection overview

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.

Key facts

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

Which bins does Ballan have?

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.

  • 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

How often is recycling collected in Ballan?

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.

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.

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.

Nearby suburbs

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

Bacchus MarshGordonGreendale

Quick tips for bin night

  • Caps off, lids on. Small plastic caps come off the bottle and go in the red bin. Metal lids on glass jars can stay put. It is a small rule that trips up a lot of people.
  • Know your fortnight. Ballan alternates its fortnightly bins, and guessing wrong is the classic move. The neighbours' kerb on bin morning is the traditional answer; an address search is the reliable one.
  • Check your bin before bin night. Bin night is not the time to discover the bin is still full from last fortnight. A quick check the day before saves 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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