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Brunswick bin day & collection schedule

Merri-bek City Council · VIC 3056

Schedule data last verified: June 2026

Brunswick waste collection overview

Brunswick is a VIC suburb in postcode 3056, served by Merri-bek City Council for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

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

Key facts

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

Which bins does Brunswick have?

Merri-bek City Council provides the following kerbside bins in Brunswick. 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.

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.

  • This council operates a standard three-bin kerbside service: general waste (red lid), recycling (yellow lid), and garden organics (green lid).
  • Collections are typically fortnightly, with recycling and organics alternating each week.
  • Your exact collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find it.
  • 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

Can I put broken glass in the recycling bin?

Unbroken glass bottles and jars belong in recycling. Broken glass is a safety hazard for sorting staff and collection workers. Wrap it in newspaper, place it in a sealed bag, and put it in the general waste bin instead.

Where should I put my bin on collection day?

Put your bin on the footpath or nature strip, close to the kerb, with the lid opening facing the street. Keep it at least half a metre from parked cars, power poles, trees, and other bins so the collection truck's arm can reach it.

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.

Nearby suburbs

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

CoburgFawknerGlenroyFitzroy

Quick tips for bin night

  • Set a reminder now. Missed bin night? That's a two-week wait for general waste. One calendar reminder costs you nothing. The two-week smell costs something.
  • Batteries are not bin material. A battery in any kerbside bin is a fire waiting to happen in the truck. Drop them at a collection point instead. Future you, and the truck driver, will thank you.
  • 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's 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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