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Dandenong bin day & collection schedule

Greater Dandenong City · VIC 3175

Schedule data last verified: June 2026

Dandenong waste collection overview

Dandenong is a VIC suburb in postcode 3175, served by Greater Dandenong City for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Greater Dandenong City
  • Postcode: 3175
  • Population: 35,000
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Dandenong have?

Greater Dandenong City provides the following kerbside bins in Dandenong. 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.

Dandenong bin day at a glance

In an apartment building, bin night is a team effort. Knowing the day is your part.

Your council coordinates collections across thousands of properties. This one's yours.

About your council's collection service

Dandenong falls under Greater Dandenong City for waste and recycling collections.

  • Greater Dandenong City Council provides a three-bin kerbside service across the municipality's diverse communities.
  • The council operates a fortnightly alternating cycle for recycling and garden organics bins.
  • Dandenong includes a mix of residential and industrial areas; commercial waste collection operates separately from residential kerbside services.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

Visit Greater Dandenong 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

Why was my bin not collected?

Common reasons include: the bin lid wasn't fully closed, the bin wasn't at the kerb before the truck passed, there was contamination in the recycling bin, or the bin was blocking the truck's mechanical arm. Your council's website usually has a missed collection form.

What is FOGO and do I have it?

FOGO stands for Food Organics and Garden Organics. It is a kerbside service where food scraps go in the same bin as garden waste and are composted. Not every council offers it yet. If your green bin lid says garden organics only, keep food out of it.

Can I put my bins in any spot on the kerb?

Place bins on the footpath or nature strip near the kerb, with the lid opening facing the road, and leave a gap of about half a metre around each one. Trucks with an automated arm need clear space and cannot reach bins blocked by cars, poles, or trees.

Nearby suburbs

Nearby suburbs have their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones.

Noble ParkSpringvaleKeysboroughMulgrave

Quick tips for bin night

  • Empty it before you bin it. A half-full bottle leaks through the paper and cardboard sharing its bin. Drain liquids first and the whole load stays cleaner.
  • Break down those boxes. Overfilling the recycling bin means the lid won't close. Lids need to close for collection. Break down the boxes and save yourself the drama.
  • Rinse before you bin it. Your recycling doesn't clean itself. A 10-second rinse now saves sorting staff hours later and keeps your bin from becoming a science experiment.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Dandenong 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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