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Hurstbridge bin day & collection schedule

Nillumbik Shire · VIC 3099

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Hurstbridge waste collection overview

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

Below is the Hurstbridge 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: Nillumbik Shire
  • Postcode: 3099
  • Population: 3,554
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Hurstbridge have?

Hurstbridge homes get the bins below from Nillumbik Shire. Their frequencies differ, so which ones go out changes with the 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?

Paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, steel and aluminium cans, and rigid plastic containers like bottles, tubs and trays. Soft plastics, food waste and contaminated packaging do not belong in it anywhere in VIC.

How often is recycling collected in Hurstbridge?

Nillumbik Shire collects recycling fortnightly, alternating with the garden organics bin. Collection days vary by street, and an address search shows which fortnight you are in right now.

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

Bulky items never go in kerbside bins. Nillumbik 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.

Nearby suburbs

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

Diamond CreekElthamResearchGreensborough

Quick tips for bin night

  • Summer bins need managing. A Hurstbridge red bin in January is a different beast. Bag food scraps tight, keep the bin in shade if you can, and get it out every single week even when it is barely half full.
  • Empty it before you bin it. A half full bottle leaks through the paper and cardboard sharing its bin. Drain liquids first and the whole load stays cleaner.
  • Rinse before you bin it. Your recycling does not clean itself. A ten second rinse now saves sorting staff hours later and keeps a Hurstbridge bin from becoming a science experiment between fortnightly collections.

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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