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Brighton bin day & collection schedule

Bayside City · VIC 3186

Schedule data last verified: June 2026

Brighton waste collection overview

Brighton is a VIC suburb in postcode 3186, served by Bayside City for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Bayside City
  • Postcode: 3186
  • Population: 22,000
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Brighton have?

Bayside City provides the following kerbside bins in Brighton. 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.

Brighton bin day at a glance

Salt air, good coffee, and one less thing to think about.

Living near the water has its perks. Your council handles the bin schedule and we help you remember it.

About your council's collection service

Brighton falls under Bayside City for waste and recycling collections.

  • Bayside City Council provides a three-bin kerbside service across Brighton, Hampton, Sandringham, and surroundings.
  • The council runs a fortnightly alternating cycle for recycling and garden organics bins.
  • Bayside's coastal location means some properties have specific bin placement requirements to avoid obstructing pathways near the bay.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

Visit Bayside City website for the official policy and any service updates.

Recycling rule worth knowing

Never bag your recycling. Put items directly in the bin..

Plastic bags prevent automated sorting lines from processing the contents. The bag and everything inside it typically ends up in landfill regardless of what's inside.

Example: Tins, bottles, cardboard: loose in the yellow bin, not in a bag.

Frequently asked questions

Can I put the bin out the night before?

Most councils say bins should be at the kerb by 6 AM on collection day but can go out the evening before. Keep them off the road and clear of driveways, parked cars, and other bins.

How do I dispose of large items like furniture?

Bulky items such as mattresses and furniture do not go in any kerbside bin. Most councils offer a hard waste collection, either booked on demand or on set dates. Check your council's website for what is accepted and how to arrange it.

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.

Nearby suburbs

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

HamptonSandringhamBlack RockCheltenham

Quick tips for bin night

  • 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.
  • Two rules, both matter. There is a correct bin. There is a correct night. These are two different things and both matter.
  • Wishful recycling isn't recycling. Putting something in the yellow bin and hoping for the best isn't recycling. It's contamination. When in doubt, it's general waste.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Brighton 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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