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Fitzroy bin day & collection schedule

Yarra City · VIC 3065 · typically Wednesdays

Schedule data last verified: June 2026

Fitzroy waste collection overview

Fitzroy is a VIC suburb in postcode 3065, served by Yarra City for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 2km N of Melbourne CBD.

Locals know it for the Brunswick Street bar and cafe strip.

Most streets in Fitzroy have a Wednesday collection day, though your exact day depends on your street.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Yarra City
  • Typical collection day: Wednesday
  • Postcode: 3065
  • Population: 14,600
  • Location: 2km N of Melbourne CBD
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Fitzroy have?

Yarra City provides the following kerbside bins in Fitzroy. 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.

Fitzroy bin day at a glance

Shared corridors, communal bins, and one very clear collection day.

High-density living comes with a different bin setup. Here's what applies to your building and suburb.

About your council's collection service

Fitzroy falls under Yarra 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 Yarra City website for the official policy and any service updates.

Did you know?

Around 130 kilograms of food waste is thrown out per person in Australia each year.

Most of it could be diverted through a FOGO service or home composting. Food in landfill breaks down without oxygen and releases methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

Frequently asked questions

What goes in the yellow recycling bin?

The yellow-lid bin accepts paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, steel and aluminium cans, and rigid plastic containers (bottles, tubs, trays). Soft plastics, food waste, and contaminated packaging don't belong in it.

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.

What happens if I miss bin night?

Recycling and garden organics are collected fortnightly in many councils, so a missed night can mean waiting two weeks. Some councils let you report an overflowing bin for a special collection. Check your council's website for their missed collection process.

Nearby suburbs

The streets around here all have their own bin days. Here are the nearby suburbs worth bookmarking.

Fitzroy NorthCollingwoodRichmondCarltonBrunswick

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.
  • Batteries are not bin material. A battery in any kerbside bin is a fire waiting to happen in the truck. Drop them at a collection point instead. Future you, and the truck driver, will thank you.
  • 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

Bin days in Fitzroy 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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