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Ferntree Gully bin day & collection schedule

Knox City · VIC 3156

Schedule data last verified: June 2026

Ferntree Gully waste collection overview

Ferntree Gully is a VIC suburb in postcode 3156, served by Knox City for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 33km E of Melbourne CBD.

Locals know it for the 1000 Steps walking track at the base of the Dandenong Ranges.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Knox City
  • Postcode: 3156
  • Location: 33km E of Melbourne CBD
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Ferntree Gully have?

Knox City provides the following kerbside bins in Ferntree Gully. 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.

Ferntree Gully bin day at a glance

Green space, green bin. The garden organics collection is more useful here than you might think.

Living near parks and waterways means more yard material. Council has a separate stream for that.

About your council's collection service

Ferntree Gully falls under Knox City for waste and recycling collections.

  • This council operates a standard three-bin kerbside service: general waste (red lid), recycling (yellow lid), and garden organics (green lid).
  • Collections are typically fortnightly, with recycling and organics alternating each week.
  • Your exact collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find it.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

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

Recycling rule worth knowing

Remove caps and lids from plastic bottles before recycling.

Caps are often a different type of plastic that causes contamination if mixed with the bottle material. Metal screw-top lids on glass jars are the exception and those can stay on.

Example: Milk bottles, shampoo bottles, soft drink bottles: pop the cap off first.

Frequently asked questions

What do I do with old electronics?

E-waste (phones, laptops, cables, printers) should never go in any kerbside bin. Most councils have e-waste drop-off points at transfer stations, and some libraries and community centres also accept small items. Check your council's website.

Where should I put my bin on collection day?

Put your bin on the footpath or nature strip, close to the kerb, with the lid opening facing the street. Keep it at least half a metre from parked cars, power poles, trees, and other bins so the collection truck's arm can reach it.

What counts as contamination?

Contamination means putting the wrong items in the recycling bin: food-soiled packaging, soft plastics, clothing, electrical items, or anything not specifically accepted kerbside. High contamination can cause an entire truck load to be sent to landfill.

Nearby suburbs

The surrounding suburbs each have their own collection days. Here are the closest ones.

BoroniaBayswater

Quick tips for bin night

  • The lid has to close. An overflowing bin with the lid propped open often gets skipped, or spills down the street. If it won't shut, it won't go.
  • 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.
  • Loose, not bagged. Tip your recycling in loose. A tied bag can't be opened on the sorting line, so the whole lot gets treated as rubbish. The bag defeats the entire point.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Ferntree Gully 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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