Fishermans Bend bin day & collection schedule
Port Phillip City · VIC 3207
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
Fishermans Bend waste collection overview
Fishermans Bend is a VIC suburb in postcode 3207, served by Port Phillip City for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.
The suburb sits roughly 4km South-West of Melbourne CBD.
Locals know it for the Fishermans Bend urban renewal precinct.
Collection days in Fishermans Bend are set street by street, so there is no single day that holds for the whole suburb. Search your address to get the day and the bins for your place.
Below is the Fishermans Bend 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: Port Phillip City
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 3207
- Location: 4km South-West of Melbourne CBD
- State: VIC
Which bins does Fishermans Bend have?
These are the bins Port Phillip City supplies to Fishermans Bend 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.
Fishermans Bend bin day at a glance
Industrial heritage, residential present. The collection is for the houses, not the factories.
Mixed neighbourhoods, consistent collection. Find your day and mark it down.
About your council's collection service
Fishermans Bend falls under Port Phillip City for waste and recycling collections.
- Port Phillip City provides a kerbside collection service in Fishermans Bend, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
- Check the Port Phillip 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 Port Phillip City 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
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.
Can I recycle pizza boxes?
A clean, dry pizza box is fine in the yellow bin. If the base is soaked with grease, tear off and recycle the clean lid and put the greasy half in general waste. This rule is the same across every VIC council, Port Phillip City included.
Why does my neighbour in Fishermans Bend have a different bin day?
Collection routes are planned street by street, so two nearby addresses can sit on different runs, and near a boundary they can even sit in different councils. Collection days in Fishermans Bend vary by street, so check your exact address. Confirm with your own address rather than copying the neighbours.
Nearby suburbs
Nearby suburbs have their own bin days, sometimes different from yours. Here they are.
Quick tips for bin night
- Holiday weeks shuffle the schedule. Long weekends can quietly push Port Phillip City collections back a day. Check before a public holiday so you are not chasing the truck down the street.
- Two rules, both matter. There is a correct bin and there is a correct night. These are two different things and both matter.
- 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.
Get the schedule for your street
Two Fishermans Bend streets can have two different bin nights. Your address gives you the exact dates for every bin at your place.
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