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Hoppers Crossing bin day & collection schedule

Wyndham City · VIC 3029 · typically Tuesdays

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Hoppers Crossing waste collection overview

Kerbside collection in Hoppers Crossing (VIC 3029) is run by Wyndham City, which sets the bins, the zones and the schedule.

The suburb sits roughly 23km South-West of Melbourne CBD.

Locals know it for the Pacific Werribee shopping centre.

Most streets in Hoppers Crossing have a Tuesday collection day, though your exact day depends on your street.

Below is the Hoppers Crossing rundown: which bins you have, the usual collection rhythm and the local rules worth knowing. For your street's exact dates, search your address from the home page.

Key facts

  • Council: Wyndham City
  • Typical collection day: Tuesday
  • Postcode: 3029
  • Population: 37,216
  • Location: 23km South-West of Melbourne CBD
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Hoppers Crossing have?

The standard Hoppers Crossing lineup from Wyndham City is listed below. Because the cycles differ, no two weeks put exactly the same bins on the kerb.

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

Hoppers Crossing bin day at a glance

Everything in this corridor is moving. Your bin schedule is one of the few constants.

Collection days are among the most reliable things about a fast-growing suburb.

About your council's collection service

Hoppers Crossing falls under Wyndham City for waste and recycling collections.

  • Wyndham City operates a three-bin system: general waste (red lid), recycling (yellow lid), and food and garden organics (green lid).
  • Collections run on a fortnightly cycle, with recycling and organics alternating week to week.
  • Food scraps including cooked food, meat, and dairy can go in the green bin in an approved compostable liner.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

Visit Wyndham City website for the official policy and any service updates.

What goes where: takeaway coffee cups

Correct bin: General Waste (red lid).

The waterproof plastic lining means a standard takeaway cup cannot be recycled kerbside. The lid is sometimes recyclable if it is rigid plastic, but the cup itself is not.

Avoid: Don't assume a paper-looking cup is recyclable. A reusable cup avoids the problem entirely.

Frequently asked questions

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

Bulky items never go in kerbside bins. Wyndham 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.

Are the bins different if I rent in Hoppers Crossing?

No, bins attach to the property, not the resident, so renters use whatever Wyndham City 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.

What happens to bins on public holidays?

It depends on the holiday and the council. When Wyndham City shifts collections, everything from the holiday onward that week usually moves one day later, so a Tuesday run can become the following day. An address search during a holiday week shows any adjusted dates the council has published.

Nearby suburbs

This part of Melbourne is made up of many suburbs with different schedules. Here are the ones closest to you.

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Quick tips for bin night

  • Break down those boxes. Overfilling the recycling bin means the lid will not close, and Wyndham City's trucks can skip a propped open bin. Break down the boxes and save yourself the drama.
  • The green bin loves your garden. The green bin is not quite a mulching service, but it is as close as most Hoppers Crossing households get. Grass clippings, leaves, small branches: all welcome.
  • Caps off, lids on. Small plastic caps come off the bottle and go in the red bin. Metal lids on glass jars can stay put. It is a small rule that trips up a lot of people.

Get the schedule for your street

Skip the guesswork on bin night in Hoppers Crossing. One address search shows the confirmed dates for every bin you have.

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