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Canterbury bin day & collection schedule

Boroondara City · VIC 3126

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Canterbury waste collection overview

In Canterbury, postcode 3126, waste and recycling services come from Boroondara City.

The suburb sits roughly 10km East of Melbourne CBD.

Locals know it for the Canterbury Road heritage shopping strip.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Boroondara City
  • Postcode: 3126
  • Location: 10km East of Melbourne CBD
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Canterbury have?

The standard Canterbury lineup from Boroondara 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.

Canterbury bin day at a glance

The heritage homes get character. The bins still go out the same as everyone else's.

Some things don't change regardless of how old the neighbourhood is.

About your council's collection service

Canterbury falls under Boroondara City for waste and recycling collections.

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

Recycling rule worth knowing

Empty and dry liquid containers before they go in.

Leftover liquid soaks into paper and cardboard in the same bin, ruining it for recycling and making the load heavier and harder to process.

Example: Tip out the last of the milk or juice and give the bottle a quick drain before it goes in the yellow bin.

Frequently asked questions

What counts as recycling contamination?

Anything in the yellow bin that does not belong: food soiled packaging, soft plastics, clothing, electrical items. It matters because a contaminated load from Canterbury can send a whole truck to landfill, and Boroondara City can tag or refuse repeat offending bins.

What goes in the green bin?

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

Can I put the bin out the night before?

Yes, and it is the safer habit. Boroondara City asks for bins at the kerb by early morning on collection day, and trucks in Canterbury can run early. The evening before beats the dawn sprint. Keep them clear of driveways, parked cars and other bins.

Nearby suburbs

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

CamberwellBalwynSurrey Hills

Quick tips for bin night

  • Two rules, both matter. There is a correct bin and there is a correct night. These are two different things and both matter.
  • Set a reminder now. Missed bin night in Canterbury means a two week wait for the fortnightly bins. One calendar reminder costs you nothing. The two week smell costs something.
  • Summer bins need managing. A Canterbury red bin in January is a different beast. Bag food scraps tight, keep the bin in shade if you can, and get it out every single week even when it is barely half full.

Get the schedule for your street

Skip the guesswork on bin night in Canterbury. One address search shows the confirmed dates for every bin you have.

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