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Delacombe bin day & collection schedule

Ballarat City · VIC 3356

Schedule data last verified: June 2026

Delacombe waste collection overview

Delacombe is a VIC suburb in postcode 3356, served by Ballarat City for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Ballarat City
  • Postcode: 3356
  • Population: 12,000
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Delacombe have?

Ballarat City provides the following kerbside bins in Delacombe. 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.

Delacombe bin day at a glance

The footpaths are fresh, the parks are still being planted, and your bins still go out every week.

New suburb, same story. Every household in the area has a collection day. Here's yours.

About your council's collection service

Delacombe falls under Ballarat City for waste and recycling collections.

  • Ballarat City Council provides a three-bin kerbside service across the regional city, covering heritage areas and newer growth suburbs alike.
  • The council runs a fortnightly alternating cycle for recycling and garden organics bins.
  • Ballarat has a strong commitment to waste reduction, offering a range of recycling and composting resources through the council website.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

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

A delayed week often means a fuller bin

When collections are pushed back over a holiday period, the gap between pickups grows. General waste and organics can build up faster than usual, especially across the festive season when households produce more of both.

Tip: Squash and flatten where you can, and avoid overfilling. A lid that will not close can mean the truck skips your bin.

Frequently asked questions

Can I recycle pizza boxes?

A clean, dry pizza box is recyclable. If the base is soaked with grease and cheese, tear off and recycle the clean lid, and put the greasy part in general waste. Oil contaminates the paper recycling process.

Are bottle caps recyclable?

Metal screw-top lids from glass jars and bottles can stay on when you put them in the yellow bin. Small plastic caps on plastic bottles should generally be removed, as they're often a different plastic type. Large plastic lids from takeaway containers are fine in recycling.

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

Your neighbours across the border are dealing with the same things. Here are the nearby suburbs.

SebastopolBallarat CentralWendoureeLucas

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.
  • 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.
  • Flatten before you fill. A single un-flattened box can eat half your recycling bin. Break it down first and you'll fit a fortnight of cardboard without a fight.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Delacombe 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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