Kingston City · VIC 3197
Schedule data last verified: July 2026
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.
Here is what Kingston City collects from Carrum kerbs, and how often each bin goes out.
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.
Carrum falls under Kingston City for waste and recycling collections.
Visit Kingston City website for the official policy and any service updates.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The bay suburbs each run their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.
Zones split Carrum street by street. An address search shows exactly which bins go out at your place, and when.
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