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Glenroy bin day & collection schedule

Merri-bek City Council · VIC 3046

Glenroy waste collection overview

Glenroy is a VIC suburb in postcode 3046, served by Merri-bek City Council for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Merri-bek City Council
  • Postcode: 3046
  • Population: 20,400
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Glenroy have?

Merri-bek City Council provides the following kerbside bins in Glenroy. 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.

Glenroy bin day at a glance

You've lived here long enough to know the tram schedule. Your bin day deserves the same attention.

Inner-city rhythms are worth knowing cold. Collection day is one of them.

About your council's collection service

Glenroy falls under Merri-bek City Council 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 Merri-bek City Council website for the official policy and any service updates.

What goes where: nappies and wipes

Correct bin: General Waste (red lid).

Disposable nappies and baby wipes are general waste, even the ones labelled biodegradable, which do not break down in a standard kerbside system.

Avoid: Don't flush wipes, even flushable ones. They contribute to blockages in the sewer network.

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.

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.

Can I recycle pizza boxes?

A clean, dry pizza box is recyclable. If the base is soaked with grease and cheese, tear off and recycle the clean lid, and put the greasy part in general waste. Oil contaminates the paper recycling process.

Nearby suburbs

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

BrunswickFawknerPascoe Vale

Quick tips for bin night

  • Two rules, both matter. There is a correct bin. There is a correct night. These are two different things and both matter.
  • Wishful recycling isn't recycling. Putting something in the yellow bin and hoping for the best isn't recycling. It's contamination. When in doubt, it's general waste.
  • Rinse before you bin it. Your recycling doesn't clean itself. A 10-second rinse now saves sorting staff hours later and keeps your bin from becoming a science experiment.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Glenroy 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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