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Hazelwood South bin day & collection schedule

Latrobe City · VIC 3840 · typically Thursdays

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Hazelwood South waste collection overview

Kerbside collection in Hazelwood South (VIC 3840) is run by Latrobe City, which sets the bins, the zones and the schedule.

The suburb sits roughly 155km East of Melbourne CBD.

Locals know it for the Hazelwood Reservoir walking tracks.

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

Everything below applies to Hazelwood South generally; your own street's dates come from the address search 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 South have?

These are the bins Latrobe City supplies to Hazelwood South 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.

Hazelwood South 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 South falls under Latrobe City for waste and recycling collections.

  • Latrobe City provides a kerbside collection service in Hazelwood South, 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?

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Melting recycled glass uses less energy than making glass from raw sand, soda ash and limestone. The savings add up quickly across millions of bottles.

Frequently asked questions

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, Latrobe City included.

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 South 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.

What happens if I miss bin night in Hazelwood South?

General waste catches up next week, but Latrobe City collects recycling and garden organics fortnightly, so a missed night there can mean a two week wait. If a bin is overflowing as a result, Latrobe City may offer a special collection; check their website for the process.

Nearby suburbs

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

HazelwoodHazelwood NorthChurchill

Quick tips for bin night

  • Rinse before you bin it. Your recycling does not clean itself. A ten second rinse now saves sorting staff hours later and keeps a Hazelwood South bin from becoming a science experiment between fortnightly collections.
  • Holiday weeks shuffle the schedule. Long weekends can quietly push Latrobe City collections back a day. Check before a public holiday so you are not chasing the truck down the street.
  • Summer bins need managing. A Hazelwood South red bin in January is a different beast. Bag food scraps tight, keep the bin in shade if you can, and get it out every single week even when it is barely half full.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Hazelwood South 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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