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Eaglehawk bin day & collection schedule

Greater Bendigo City · VIC 3556

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Eaglehawk waste collection overview

Eaglehawk is a VIC suburb in postcode 3556, served by Greater Bendigo City for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 155km North-West of Melbourne CBD.

Locals know it for the Eaglehawk Town Hall, a Victorian-era goldfields heritage building.

What follows covers the bins, the typical schedule and the quirks that apply locally. The address search on the home page turns that into exact dates for your door.

Key facts

  • Council: Greater Bendigo City
  • Postcode: 3556
  • Location: 155km North-West of Melbourne CBD
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Eaglehawk have?

These are the bins Greater Bendigo City supplies to Eaglehawk households, each on its own cycle, which is why the kerb looks different from week to week.

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

Eaglehawk bin day at a glance

The heritage homes get character. The bins still go out the same as everyone else's.

Some things don't change regardless of how old the neighbourhood is.

About your council's collection service

Eaglehawk falls under Greater Bendigo City for waste and recycling collections.

  • Greater Bendigo City provides a kerbside collection service in Eaglehawk, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
  • General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
  • Check the Greater Bendigo City website for the latest information on what's accepted in each bin.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

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

Recycling rule worth knowing

Never bag your recycling. Put items directly in the bin..

Plastic bags prevent automated sorting lines from processing the contents. The bag and everything inside it typically ends up in landfill regardless of what's inside.

Example: Tins, bottles, cardboard: loose in the yellow bin, not in a bag.

Frequently asked questions

Can I put the bin out the night before?

Yes, and it is the safer habit. Greater Bendigo City asks for bins at the kerb by early morning on collection day, and trucks in Eaglehawk can run early. The evening before beats the dawn sprint. Keep them clear of driveways, parked cars and other bins.

What happens if I miss bin night in Eaglehawk?

General waste catches up next week, but Greater Bendigo City collects recycling and garden organics fortnightly, so a missed night there can mean a two week wait. If a bin is overflowing as a result, Greater Bendigo City may offer a special collection; check their website for the process.

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.

Nearby suburbs

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

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Quick tips for bin night

  • Know your fortnight. Eaglehawk alternates its fortnightly bins, and guessing wrong is the classic move. The neighbours' kerb on bin morning is the traditional answer; an address search is the reliable one.
  • Set a reminder now. Missed bin night in Eaglehawk means a two week wait for the fortnightly bins. One calendar reminder costs you nothing. The two week smell costs something.
  • Two rules, both matter. There is a correct bin and there is a correct night. These are two different things and both matter.

Get the schedule for your street

Two Eaglehawk streets can have two different bin nights. Your address gives you the exact dates for every bin at your place.

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