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Kew bin day & collection schedule

Boroondara City · VIC 3101

Kew waste collection overview

Kew is a VIC suburb in postcode 3101, served by Boroondara City for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 7km NE of Melbourne CBD.

Locals know it for the Yarra Bend Park and the historic Kew precinct.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Boroondara City
  • Postcode: 3101
  • Location: 7km NE of Melbourne CBD
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Kew have?

Boroondara City provides the following kerbside bins in Kew. 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.

Kew 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

Kew falls under Boroondara City for waste and recycling collections.

  • This council operates a standard three-bin kerbside service: general waste (red lid), recycling (yellow lid), and garden organics (green lid).
  • Collections are typically fortnightly, with recycling and organics alternating each week.
  • Your exact collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find it.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

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

Did you know?

Glass can be recycled indefinitely without losing quality.

Unlike plastics, glass doesn't degrade through the recycling process. A wine bottle recycled today could become a new bottle within 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Should I rinse containers before recycling?

A quick rinse is enough. Containers do not need to be spotless, just empty and free of large food residue. A few seconds under the tap, or a swish with leftover dishwater, keeps the load clean without wasting water.

What is FOGO and do I have it?

FOGO stands for Food Organics and Garden Organics. It is a kerbside service where food scraps go in the same bin as garden waste and are composted. Not every council offers it yet. If your green bin lid says garden organics only, keep food out of it.

What happens if I miss bin night?

Recycling and garden organics are collected fortnightly in many councils, so a missed night can mean waiting two weeks. Some councils let you report an overflowing bin for a special collection. Check your council's website for their missed collection process.

Nearby suburbs

The streets around here all have their own bin days. Here are the nearby suburbs worth bookmarking.

HawthornCamberwellBalwynRichmond

Quick tips for bin night

  • The lid has to close. An overflowing bin with the lid propped open often gets skipped, or spills down the street. If it won't shut, it won't go.
  • 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 doesn't clean itself. A 10-second rinse now saves sorting staff hours later and keeps your bin from becoming a science experiment.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Kew 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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