Heywood bin day & collection schedule
Glenelg Shire · VIC 3304
Schedule data last verified: September 2026
Heywood waste collection overview
In Heywood, postcode 3304, waste and recycling services come from Glenelg Shire.
Collection days in Heywood are set street by street, so there is no single day that holds for the whole suburb. Search your address to get the day and the bins for your place.
The rest of this page covers Heywood's bins, schedule pattern and local collection notes. An address search gives you the precise dates for your street.
Key facts
- Council: Glenelg Shire
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- 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
Can I get a larger or extra bin?
Glenelg 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 Heywood, check what size is standard first, since upgrade policies differ between councils.
How do I get rid of furniture or a mattress in Heywood?
Bulky items never go in kerbside bins. Glenelg Shire 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.
Are the bins different if I rent in Heywood?
No, bins attach to the property, not the resident, so renters use whatever Glenelg Shire supplies to the address. If bins are missing or broken at a new rental, report it to the council or your property manager; replacement is usually free and does not need the owner.
Nearby suburbs
The neighbouring streets have their own schedules. Here's what's happening nearby.
Quick tips for bin night
- Batteries are not bin material. A battery in any Heywood bin is a fire waiting to happen in the truck. Drop them at a supermarket collection tub instead. The truck driver thanks you.
- Rain is not an excuse. The bin does not care if it is raining. Neither does the truck. Put it out anyway.
- Set a reminder now. Missed bin night in Heywood 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
The suburb level picture above is a guide; your street is the real answer. Search your address for the next four weeks of collections.
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