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Carlton bin day & collection schedule

Melbourne City · VIC 3053 · typically Mondays

Schedule data last verified: June 2026

Carlton waste collection overview

Carlton is a VIC suburb in postcode 3053, served by Melbourne City for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 2km N of Melbourne CBD.

Locals know it for the Melbourne Museum.

Most streets in Carlton have a Monday collection day, though your exact day depends on your street.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Melbourne City
  • Typical collection day: Monday
  • Postcode: 3053
  • Population: 16,055
  • Location: 2km N of Melbourne CBD
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Carlton have?

Melbourne City provides the following kerbside bins in Carlton. 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.

Carlton 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

Carlton falls under Melbourne City for waste and recycling collections.

  • Melbourne City Council provides bins for residents and manages collections across high-density areas including apartments.
  • The council runs a separate food scraps collection for many residential properties. Check the City of Melbourne website for your specific service.
  • Apartment buildings typically have shared recycling and waste rooms. Collection frequencies vary by building.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

Visit Melbourne City website for the official policy and any service updates.

Did you know?

Aluminium can be recycled back into new cans in as little as 60 days.

Recycling aluminium uses 95% less energy than making it from raw materials. Rinsed cans in the yellow bin are among the most valuable materials councils recover.

Frequently asked questions

What counts as contamination?

Contamination means putting the wrong items in the recycling bin: food-soiled packaging, soft plastics, clothing, electrical items, or anything not specifically accepted kerbside. High contamination can cause an entire truck load to be sent to landfill.

What do I do with old electronics?

E-waste (phones, laptops, cables, printers) should never go in any kerbside bin. Most councils have e-waste drop-off points at transfer stations, and some libraries and community centres also accept small items. Check your council's website.

Should I rinse containers before recycling?

A quick rinse is enough. Containers do not need to be spotless, just empty and free of large food residue. A few seconds under the tap, or a swish with leftover dishwater, keeps the load clean without wasting water.

Nearby suburbs

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

North MelbourneDocklandsSouthbankFlemington

Quick tips for bin night

  • The green bin loves your garden. The green bin isn't a mulching service, but it's as close as most households get. Grass clippings, leaves, small branches: all welcome.
  • Holiday weeks shuffle the schedule. Long weekends quietly push collections back a day. Check the council notice before a public holiday so you're not chasing the truck down the street.
  • 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.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Carlton 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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