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Heywood bin day & collection schedule

Glenelg Shire · VIC 3304

Schedule data last verified: June 2026

Heywood waste collection overview

Heywood is a VIC suburb in postcode 3304, served by Glenelg Shire for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Glenelg Shire
  • Postcode: 3304
  • Population: 2,000
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Heywood have?

Glenelg Shire provides the following kerbside bins in Heywood. Each has a different frequency, so the bins you put out vary week to week.

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

Heywood bin day at a glance

The heritage homes get character. The bins still go out the same as everyone else's.

Some things don't change regardless of how old the neighbourhood is.

About your council's collection service

Heywood falls under Glenelg Shire for waste and recycling collections.

  • Glenelg Shire provides kerbside waste and recycling collection across Portland and surrounding townships.
  • Collections operate fortnightly across the shire. Garden organics collection is not available at all addresses; check the council website.
  • Portland is the shire's main industrial port town. Some properties in industrial areas have different waste arrangements from standard residential services.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

Visit Glenelg Shire website for the official policy and any service updates.

Recycling rule worth knowing

Return soft plastics to a collection point rather than the kerb.

Bags, wrappers and films tangle in machinery and cannot be processed in kerbside recycling. Dedicated drop-off programs handle them separately when they are running.

Example: Bread bags, pasta packets and bubble wrap: collect them at home and take them to a participating retailer.

Frequently asked questions

How often is recycling collected?

In many councils, recycling is collected every two weeks, often alternating with garden organics. Some areas run weekly recycling, and a few run weekly general waste with fortnightly everything else. Enter your address above to find your specific schedule.

How do I dispose of large items like furniture?

Bulky items such as mattresses and furniture do not go in any kerbside bin. Most councils offer a hard waste collection, either booked on demand or on set dates. Check your council's website for what is accepted and how to arrange it.

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 neighbouring streets have their own schedules. Here's what's happening nearby.

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Quick tips for bin night

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The green bin loves your garden. The green bin isn't a mulching service, but it's as close as most households get. Grass clippings, leaves, small branches: all welcome.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Heywood 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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