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Keysborough bin day & collection schedule

Greater Dandenong City · VIC 3173

Schedule data last verified: August 2026

Keysborough waste collection overview

In Keysborough, postcode 3173, waste and recycling services come from Greater Dandenong City.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Greater Dandenong City
  • Postcode: 3173
  • Population: 20,000
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Keysborough have?

Here is what Greater Dandenong City collects from Keysborough kerbs, and how often each bin goes out.

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

Keysborough 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

Keysborough falls under Greater Dandenong City for waste and recycling collections.

  • Greater Dandenong City Council provides a three-bin kerbside service across the municipality's diverse communities.
  • The council operates a fortnightly alternating cycle for recycling and garden organics bins.
  • Dandenong includes a mix of residential and industrial areas; commercial waste collection operates separately from residential kerbside services.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

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

Christmas and New Year cause the longest delays

The period between Christmas and New Year is the most disruptive for collections. Many councils run reduced schedules over the summer break, with some pickups delayed by several days. The official council website is the most reliable source during this stretch.

Tip: Set a reminder for the week before Christmas to check your council's holiday schedule. The window for putting out general waste before the break fills up fast.

Frequently asked questions

Why does my neighbour in Keysborough have a different bin day?

Collection routes are planned street by street, so two nearby addresses can sit on different runs, and near a boundary they can even sit in different councils. Collection days in Keysborough vary by street, so check your exact address. Confirm with your own address rather than copying the neighbours.

Why was my bin in Keysborough not collected?

The usual reasons: the lid was not fully closed, the bin was out after the truck passed, contamination was spotted in the recycling, or the truck arm could not reach past a parked car. Greater Dandenong City has a missed collection form on its website; report it and leave the bin out.

Where exactly should the bin go on the kerb?

On the footpath or nature strip close to the kerb, lid opening facing the street, with about half a metre clear on each side. The trucks Greater Dandenong City runs use an automated arm, and bins in Keysborough blocked by cars, poles or low branches are the most common reason a bin gets skipped.

Nearby suburbs

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

Noble ParkDandenongLyndhurstCheltenham

Quick tips for bin night

  • Holiday weeks shuffle the schedule. Long weekends can quietly push Greater Dandenong City collections back a day. Check before a public holiday so you are not chasing the truck down the street.
  • Know your fortnight. Keysborough alternates its fortnightly bins, and guessing wrong is the classic move. The neighbours' kerb on bin morning is the traditional answer; an address search is the reliable one.
  • 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

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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