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Carrum bin day & collection schedule

Kingston City · VIC 3197

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Carrum waste collection overview

Kingston City handles the bins in Carrum, a VIC suburb in postcode 3197.

The suburb sits roughly 37km SE of Melbourne CBD.

Locals know it for the the Patterson River mouth and boat ramps.

The rest of this page covers Carrum's bins, schedule pattern and local collection notes. An address search gives you the precise dates for your street.

Key facts

  • Council: Kingston City
  • Postcode: 3197
  • Population: 5,700
  • Location: 37km SE of Melbourne CBD
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Carrum have?

Here is what Kingston City collects from Carrum kerbs, and how often each bin goes out.

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

Carrum bin day at a glance

You know the bay is close when the wind changes direction the night before bin day.

Every suburb has its rhythms. Knowing your collection day is part of knowing your street.

About your council's collection service

Carrum falls under Kingston City for waste and recycling collections.

  • Kingston City Council provides a three-bin kerbside service covering waste, recycling, and garden organics.
  • Recycling and garden organics alternate on a fortnightly cycle, so only one of the two goes out each week.
  • Kingston operates several recycling drop-off points for materials not accepted kerbside, including polystyrene and e-waste.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

Visit Kingston City 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.

Why does my neighbour in Carrum have a different bin day?

Collection routes are planned street by street, so two nearby addresses can sit on different runs, and near a boundary they can even sit in different councils. Collection days in Carrum vary by street, so check your exact address. Confirm with your own address rather than copying the neighbours.

Can broken glass go in the recycling bin?

No. Unbroken bottles and jars belong in the yellow bin, but broken glass is a hazard for sorting staff. Wrap it in newspaper, seal it in a bag and put it in the general waste bin.

Nearby suburbs

The bay suburbs each run their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.

BonbeachChelsea

Quick tips for bin night

  • Rain is not an excuse. The bin does not care if it is raining. Neither does the truck. Put it out anyway.
  • Summer bins need managing. A Carrum 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.
  • Break down those boxes. Overfilling the recycling bin means the lid will not close, and Kingston City's trucks can skip a propped open bin. Break down the boxes and save yourself the drama.

Get the schedule for your street

Zones split Carrum street by street. An address search shows exactly which bins go out at your place, and when.

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