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Hazelwood bin day & collection schedule

Latrobe City · VIC 3840 · typically Thursdays

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Hazelwood waste collection overview

Hazelwood is a VIC suburb in postcode 3840, served by Latrobe City for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 155km East of Melbourne CBD.

Locals know it for the Hazelwood Pondage wetlands reserve.

Most streets in Hazelwood have a Thursday collection day, though your exact day depends on your street.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Latrobe City
  • Typical collection day: Thursday
  • Postcode: 3840
  • Location: 155km East of Melbourne CBD
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Hazelwood have?

Hazelwood homes get the bins below from Latrobe City. Their frequencies differ, so which ones go out changes with the week.

  • General Waste, collected weekly.
  • Recycling, collected fortnightly.
  • Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.

Hazelwood bin day at a glance

Green space, green bin. The garden organics collection is more useful here than you might think.

Living near parks and waterways means more yard material. Council has a separate stream for that.

About your council's collection service

Hazelwood falls under Latrobe City for waste and recycling collections.

  • Latrobe City provides a kerbside collection service in Hazelwood, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
  • General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
  • Check the Latrobe 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 Latrobe City website for the official policy and any service updates.

Did you know?

Australia generates more than 67 million tonnes of waste per year.

That's roughly 2.7 tonnes per person. Around 60% is currently diverted from landfill through recycling and recovery programs.

Frequently asked questions

Can I put the bin out the night before?

Yes, and it is the safer habit. Latrobe City asks for bins at the kerb by early morning on collection day, and trucks in Hazelwood can run early. Putting bins out on the evening before the Thursday run avoids the dawn sprint. Keep them clear of driveways, parked cars and other bins.

How often is recycling collected in Hazelwood?

Latrobe City collects recycling fortnightly, alternating with the garden organics bin. The typical Hazelwood collection day is Thursday, and an address search shows which fortnight you are in right now.

How do I get rid of furniture or a mattress in Hazelwood?

Bulky items never go in kerbside bins. Latrobe City runs a hard waste service, either booked on demand or on scheduled dates depending on the area; the booking form and accepted items list are on the council website. Charities collect saleable furniture free.

Nearby suburbs

The surrounding suburbs each have their own collection days. Here are the closest ones.

Hazelwood NorthHazelwood SouthChurchillMorwell

Quick tips for bin night

  • The lid has to close. An overflowing bin with the lid propped open often gets skipped, and then it waits until the following Thursday, or spills down the street. If it will not shut, it will not go.
  • Rain is not an excuse. The bin does not care if it is raining on Thursday night. Neither does the truck. Put it out anyway.
  • Know your fortnight. Hazelwood alternates its fortnightly bins, and guessing wrong is the classic move. The neighbours' kerb on Thursday morning is the traditional answer; an address search is the reliable one.

Get the schedule for your street

Zones split Hazelwood street by street. An address search shows exactly which bins go out at your place, and when.

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