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Brunswick bin day & collection schedule

Merri-bek City Council · VIC 3056

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Brunswick waste collection overview

Brunswick sits in the Merri-bek City Council area of VIC, postcode 3056, and follows that council's kerbside schedule.

Everything below applies to Brunswick generally; your own street's dates come from the address search on the home page.

Key facts

  • Council: Merri-bek City Council
  • Postcode: 3056
  • Population: 30,300
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Brunswick have?

Here is what Merri-bek City Council collects from Brunswick kerbs, and how often each bin goes out.

  • General Waste, collected weekly.
  • Recycling, collected fortnightly.
  • Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.

Brunswick bin day at a glance

Small bin, busy suburb. You already know the drill, so let's make it official.

High-density living means staying on top of your collection schedule matters. Miss it and you're waiting a fortnight.

About your council's collection service

Brunswick falls under Merri-bek City Council for waste and recycling collections.

  • Merri-bek City Council provides a kerbside collection service in Brunswick, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
  • General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
  • Check the Merri-bek City Council 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 Merri-bek City Council website for the official policy and any service updates.

Australia Day and Anzac Day can move your collection

Australia Day on 26 January and Anzac Day on 25 April are public holidays nationwide. When either lands on a weekday, councils that collect that day often delay the rest of the week by one day.

Tip: If your bin day is mid-week, glance at the council notice the week these dates fall on a weekday.

Frequently asked questions

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.

What do I do with old electronics?

Never any kerbside bin. E-waste is banned or diverted from landfill across Victoria, and Merri-bek City Council lists its e-waste drop off options online, usually the local transfer station plus periodic collection events. Officeworks takes computers, phones and cables in most areas.

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

Bulky items never go in kerbside bins. Merri-bek City Council 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.

Nearby suburbs

The streets around here all have their own bin days. Here are the nearby suburbs worth bookmarking.

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Quick tips for bin night

  • Set a reminder now. Missed bin night in Brunswick means a two week wait for the fortnightly bins. One calendar reminder costs you nothing. The two week smell costs something.
  • Wishful recycling is not recycling. Putting something in the yellow bin and hoping for the best is contamination, and Merri-bek City Council tags bins for it. When in doubt, it is general waste.
  • 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.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Brunswick 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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