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Hurstbridge bin day & collection schedule

Nillumbik Shire · VIC 3099

Schedule data last verified: June 2026

Hurstbridge waste collection overview

Hurstbridge is a VIC suburb in postcode 3099, served by Nillumbik Shire for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Nillumbik Shire
  • Postcode: 3099
  • Population: 3,554
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Hurstbridge have?

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

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

Hurstbridge 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

Hurstbridge falls under Nillumbik Shire for waste and recycling collections.

  • Nillumbik Shire Council provides kerbside collection across semi-rural and bushland areas of the municipality.
  • The shire runs a fortnightly recycling and garden organics service. Some rural properties may have alternative arrangements.
  • Nillumbik has strong community recycling programs, including drop-off centres for materials not collected kerbside.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

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

Recycling rule worth knowing

Never bag your recycling. Put items directly in the bin..

Plastic bags prevent automated sorting lines from processing the contents. The bag and everything inside it typically ends up in landfill regardless of what's inside.

Example: Tins, bottles, cardboard: loose in the yellow bin, not in a bag.

Frequently asked questions

What goes in the yellow recycling bin?

The yellow-lid bin accepts paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, steel and aluminium cans, and rigid plastic containers (bottles, tubs, trays). Soft plastics, food waste, and contaminated packaging don't belong in it.

What counts as contamination?

Contamination means putting the wrong items in the recycling bin: food-soiled packaging, soft plastics, clothing, electrical items, or anything not specifically accepted kerbside. High contamination can cause an entire truck load to be sent to landfill.

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.

Nearby suburbs

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

Diamond CreekElthamResearchGreensborough

Quick tips for bin night

  • Two rules, both matter. There is a correct bin. There is a correct night. These are two different things and both matter.
  • 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's a small rule that trips up a lot of people.
  • 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 Hurstbridge 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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