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Clunes bin day & collection schedule

Hepburn Shire · VIC 3370

Schedule data last verified: August 2026

Clunes waste collection overview

Hepburn Shire handles the bins in Clunes, a VIC suburb in postcode 3370.

Below is the Clunes rundown: which bins you have, the usual collection rhythm and the local rules worth knowing. For your street's exact dates, search your address from the home page.

Key facts

  • Council: Hepburn Shire
  • Postcode: 3370
  • Population: 2,000
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Clunes have?

Clunes homes get the bins below from Hepburn Shire. Their frequencies differ, so which ones go out changes with the week.

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

Clunes 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

Clunes falls under Hepburn Shire for waste and recycling collections.

  • Hepburn Shire provides kerbside waste and recycling collection across spa country townships including Daylesford, Clunes, and Creswick.
  • Collections operate fortnightly across the shire. Check the council website for your specific collection day.
  • Hepburn Shire is a popular weekend destination; some holiday rental properties may have different bin arrangements from permanent residents.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

Visit Hepburn Shire website for the official policy and any service updates.

Christmas and New Year cause the longest delays

The period between Christmas and New Year is the most disruptive for collections. Many councils run reduced schedules over the summer break, with some pickups delayed by several days. The official council website is the most reliable source during this stretch.

Tip: Set a reminder for the week before Christmas to check your council's holiday schedule. The window for putting out general waste before the break fills up fast.

Frequently asked questions

What is FOGO and does it apply here?

FOGO means food scraps composted together with garden waste in a green bin. Clunes's standard lineup does not currently include that bin, so food waste goes in general waste for now; councils across VIC are progressively adding organics services.

Why was my bin in Clunes not collected?

The usual reasons: the lid was not fully closed, the bin was out after the truck passed, contamination was spotted in the recycling, or the truck arm could not reach past a parked car. Hepburn Shire has a missed collection form on its website; report it and leave the bin out.

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 neighbouring streets have their own schedules. Here's what's happening nearby.

DaylesfordCreswickTrentham

Quick tips for bin night

  • Loose, not bagged. Tip recycling in loose. A tied bag cannot be opened on the sorting line, so the whole lot gets treated as rubbish. The bag defeats the entire point.
  • Flatten before you fill. A single unflattened box can eat half the recycling bin, and in Clunes the next yellow collection is a fortnight away. Break it down first and a fortnight of cardboard fits without a fight.
  • Batteries are not bin material. A battery in any Clunes bin is a fire waiting to happen in the truck. Drop them at a supermarket collection tub instead. The truck driver thanks you.

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