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Fishermans Bend bin day & collection schedule

Port Phillip City · VIC 3207

Schedule data last verified: July 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 SW of Melbourne CBD.

Locals know it for the the Fishermans Bend urban renewal precinct.

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
  • Postcode: 3207
  • Location: 4km SW 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.

  • 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 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.

Port MelbourneSouth Melbourne

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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