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Footscray bin day & collection schedule

Maribyrnong City · VIC 3011

Schedule data last verified: June 2026

Footscray waste collection overview

Footscray is a VIC suburb in postcode 3011, served by Maribyrnong City for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Maribyrnong City
  • Postcode: 3011
  • Population: 17,131
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Footscray have?

Maribyrnong City provides the following kerbside bins in Footscray. 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.

Footscray 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

Footscray falls under Maribyrnong City for waste and recycling collections.

  • Maribyrnong City Council runs a three-bin service across all residential areas.
  • Collections run fortnightly, with recycling and garden organics alternating each week.
  • The council provides a guide to what goes in each bin on its website, updated when accepted materials change.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

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

What goes where: batteries

Correct bin: Neither bin. Drop off at Bunnings or a council facility..

Batteries can cause fires in both collection trucks and at sorting facilities. Bunnings stores, some councils, and battery retailers accept used batteries for safe recycling.

Avoid: Don't put batteries in any kerbside bin, not even the general waste bin.

Frequently asked questions

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.

Can I get a larger bin?

Some councils offer larger or additional bins for eligible households, such as large families or medical needs. There's usually a fee. Contact your council's waste services team directly.

Why does my neighbour have a different bin day?

Collection routes are planned street by street, so two nearby addresses can sit on different runs or even different councils near a boundary. Always confirm by entering your own address rather than copying a neighbour's schedule.

Nearby suburbs

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

YarravilleSeddonNorth MelbourneDocklands

Quick tips for bin night

  • Holiday weeks shuffle the schedule. Long weekends quietly push collections back a day. Check the council notice before a public holiday so you're not chasing the truck down the street.
  • 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.
  • Two rules, both matter. There is a correct bin. There is a correct night. These are two different things and both matter.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Footscray 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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