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Heyfield bin day & collection schedule

Wellington Shire · VIC 3858

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Heyfield waste collection overview

Kerbside collection in Heyfield (VIC 3858) is run by Wellington Shire, which sets the bins, the zones and the schedule.

The suburb sits roughly 230km East of Melbourne CBD.

Locals know it for the Thomson River and the gateway to the Gippsland High Country.

Everything below applies to Heyfield generally; your own street's dates come from the address search on the home page.

Key facts

  • Council: Wellington Shire
  • Postcode: 3858
  • Location: 230km East of Melbourne CBD
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Heyfield have?

Here is what Wellington Shire collects from Heyfield kerbs, and how often each bin goes out.

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

Heyfield 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

Heyfield falls under Wellington Shire for waste and recycling collections.

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

Australia Day and Anzac Day can move your collection

Australia Day on 26 January and Anzac Day on 25 April are public holidays nationwide. When either lands on a weekday, councils that collect that day often delay the rest of the week by one day.

Tip: If your bin day is mid-week, glance at the council notice the week these dates fall on a weekday.

Frequently asked questions

Do I get money back for drink containers?

Yes. CDS Vic refunds 10 cents per eligible drink container in VIC, at depots, return machines and bag drop points. Containers you redeem are extra money in your pocket; eligible containers you skip still go in the recycling bin.

Can broken glass go in the recycling bin?

No. Unbroken bottles and jars belong in the yellow bin, but broken glass is a hazard for sorting staff. Wrap it in newspaper, seal it in a bag and put it in the general waste bin.

Can I get a larger or extra bin?

Wellington Shire offers larger or additional bins for eligible households, such as big families or medical needs, usually for a fee. Contact the council's waste team; if you are new to Heyfield, check what size is standard first, since upgrade policies differ between councils.

Nearby suburbs

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

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Quick tips for bin night

  • Rain is not an excuse. The bin does not care if it is raining. Neither does the truck. Put it out anyway.
  • The lid has to close. An overflowing bin with the lid propped open often gets skipped, or spills down the street. If it will not shut, it will not go.
  • Set a reminder now. Missed bin night in Heyfield means a two week wait for the fortnightly bins. One calendar reminder costs you nothing. The two week smell costs something.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Heyfield 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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