Box Hill bin day & collection schedule
Whitehorse City · VIC 3128
Schedule data last verified: September 2026
Box Hill waste collection overview
In Box Hill, postcode 3128, waste and recycling services come from Whitehorse City.
The suburb sits roughly 14km East of Melbourne CBD.
Locals know it for the Box Hill Central transit interchange and Box Hill Hospital.
Collection days in Box Hill are set street by street, so there is no single day that holds for the whole suburb. Search your address to get the day and the bins for your place.
Everything below applies to Box Hill generally; your own street's dates come from the address search on the home page.
Key facts
- Council: Whitehorse City
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 3128
- Location: 14km East of Melbourne CBD
- State: VIC
Which bins does Box Hill have?
The standard Box Hill lineup from Whitehorse City is listed below. Because the cycles differ, no two weeks put exactly the same bins on the kerb.
- General Waste, collected weekly.
- Recycling, collected fortnightly.
- Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.
Box Hill bin day at a glance
Shared corridors, communal bins, and one very clear collection day.
High-density living comes with a different bin setup. Here's what applies to your building and suburb.
About your council's collection service
Box Hill falls under Whitehorse City for waste and recycling collections.
- Whitehorse City provides a kerbside collection service in Box Hill, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
- Check the Whitehorse City website for the latest information on what's accepted in each bin.
- Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.
Visit Whitehorse City website for the official policy and any service updates.
Did you know?
It takes a plastic bottle centuries to break down in landfill.
The same bottle, recycled, can become new packaging, clothing fibre or carpet within months. Rigid plastic bottles are one of the easiest wins in the yellow bin.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get a larger or extra bin?
Whitehorse City offers larger or additional bins for eligible households, such as big families or medical needs, usually for a fee. Contact the council's waste team; if you are new to Box Hill, check what size is standard first, since upgrade policies differ between councils.
What happens if I miss bin night in Box Hill?
General waste catches up next week, but Whitehorse City collects recycling and garden organics fortnightly, so a missed night there can mean a two week wait. If a bin is overflowing as a result, Whitehorse City may offer a special collection; check their website for the process.
What goes in the green bin?
Grass clippings, leaves, small branches and prunings. If Whitehorse City runs a FOGO service, food scraps can join them in an approved compostable liner; if the lid says garden organics only, keep food out. When unsure, check the lid sticker or the council website.
Nearby suburbs
The streets around here all have their own bin days. Here are the nearby suburbs worth bookmarking.
Quick tips for bin night
- The lid has to close. An overflowing bin with the lid propped open often gets skipped, or spills down the street. If it will not shut, it will not go.
- 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.
- Batteries are not bin material. A battery in any Box Hill bin is a fire waiting to happen in the truck. Drop them at a supermarket collection tub instead. The truck driver thanks you.
Get the schedule for your street
Zones split Box Hill street by street. An address search shows exactly which bins go out at your place, and when.
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