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Broadmeadows bin day & collection schedule

Hume City · VIC 3047

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Broadmeadows waste collection overview

Kerbside collection in Broadmeadows (VIC 3047) is run by Hume City, which sets the bins, the zones and the schedule.

What follows covers the bins, the typical schedule and the quirks that apply locally. The address search on the home page turns that into exact dates for your door.

Key facts

  • Council: Hume City
  • Postcode: 3047
  • Population: 12,524
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Broadmeadows have?

The standard Broadmeadows lineup from Hume 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.

Broadmeadows bin day at a glance

Industrial heritage, residential present. The collection is for the houses, not the factories.

Mixed neighbourhoods, consistent collection. Find your day and mark it down.

About your council's collection service

Broadmeadows falls under Hume City for waste and recycling collections.

  • Hume City Council covers a mix of established suburbs and newer growth areas, all served by a three-bin collection system.
  • The FOGO service accepts food scraps and garden waste together in the green-lid bin using approved compostable liners.
  • Some parts of Hume have different collection zones due to rapid residential growth. Always enter your address to confirm your day.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

Visit Hume City 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 goes in the green bin?

Grass clippings, leaves, small branches and prunings. If Hume 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.

How do I get rid of furniture or a mattress in Broadmeadows?

Bulky items never go in kerbside bins. Hume City runs a hard waste service, either booked on demand or on scheduled dates depending on the area; the booking form and accepted items list are on the council website. Charities collect saleable furniture free.

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.

Nearby suburbs

Nearby suburbs have their own bin days, sometimes different from yours. Here they are.

CraigieburnTullamarineRoxburgh ParkCampbellfield

Quick tips for bin night

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Rain is not an excuse. The bin does not care if it is raining. Neither does the truck. Put it out anyway.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Broadmeadows 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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