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Camberwell bin day & collection schedule

Boroondara City · VIC 3124

Camberwell waste collection overview

Camberwell is a VIC suburb in postcode 3124, served by Boroondara City for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 9km E of Melbourne CBD.

Locals know it for the Burke Road shopping strip and Camberwell Sunday Market.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Boroondara City
  • Postcode: 3124
  • Location: 9km E of Melbourne CBD
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Camberwell have?

Boroondara City provides the following kerbside bins in Camberwell. 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.

Camberwell bin day at a glance

Old streetscapes, modern bin schedule. The two coexist just fine.

Whatever year your house was built, the kerbside collection is very much a current-era thing.

About your council's collection service

Camberwell falls under Boroondara City 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 Boroondara City website for the official policy and any service updates.

What goes where: batteries

Correct bin: Neither bin. Drop off at Bunnings or a council facility..

Batteries can cause fires in both collection trucks and at sorting facilities. Bunnings stores, some councils, and battery retailers accept used batteries for safe recycling.

Avoid: Don't put batteries in any kerbside bin, not even the general waste bin.

Frequently asked questions

Why was my bin not collected?

Common reasons include: the bin lid wasn't fully closed, the bin wasn't at the kerb before the truck passed, there was contamination in the recycling bin, or the bin was blocking the truck's mechanical arm. Your council's website usually has a missed collection form.

What happens if I miss bin night?

Recycling and garden organics are collected fortnightly in many councils, so a missed night can mean waiting two weeks. Some councils let you report an overflowing bin for a special collection. Check your council's website for their missed collection process.

Why does my neighbour have a different bin day?

Collection routes are planned street by street, so two nearby addresses can sit on different runs or even different councils near a boundary. Always confirm by entering your own address rather than copying a neighbour's schedule.

Nearby suburbs

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

HawthornKewBox Hill

Quick tips for bin night

  • Loose, not bagged. Tip your recycling in loose. A tied bag can't be opened on the sorting line, so the whole lot gets treated as rubbish. The bag defeats the entire point.
  • 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.
  • 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 Camberwell 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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