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Lakes Entrance bin day & collection schedule

East Gippsland Shire · VIC 3909

Lakes Entrance waste collection overview

Lakes Entrance is a VIC suburb in postcode 3909, served by East Gippsland Shire for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 320km E of Melbourne CBD.

Locals know it for the the Entrance footbridge over the Ninety Mile Beach channel.

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

Key facts

  • Council: East Gippsland Shire
  • Postcode: 3909
  • Location: 320km E of Melbourne CBD
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Lakes Entrance have?

East Gippsland Shire provides the following kerbside bins in Lakes Entrance. 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.

Lakes Entrance bin day at a glance

Salt air, good coffee, and one less thing to think about.

Living near the water has its perks. Your council handles the bin schedule and we help you remember it.

About your council's collection service

Lakes Entrance falls under East Gippsland Shire 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 East Gippsland Shire website for the official policy and any service updates.

Did you know?

Recycling one tonne of paper saves around 13 trees and thousands of litres of water.

Paper can be recycled five to seven times before the fibres become too short. Keeping it clean and dry in the yellow bin is what makes that possible.

Frequently asked questions

Can I recycle pizza boxes?

A clean, dry pizza box is recyclable. If the base is soaked with grease and cheese, tear off and recycle the clean lid, and put the greasy part in general waste. Oil contaminates the paper recycling process.

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.

Can I put my bins in any spot on the kerb?

Place bins on the footpath or nature strip near the kerb, with the lid opening facing the road, and leave a gap of about half a metre around each one. Trucks with an automated arm need clear space and cannot reach bins blocked by cars, poles, or trees.

Nearby suburbs

The bay suburbs each run their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.

Bairnsdale

Quick tips for bin night

  • Loose, not bagged. Tip your recycling in loose. A tied bag can't be opened on the sorting line, so the whole lot gets treated as rubbish. The bag defeats the entire point.
  • Two rules, both matter. There is a correct bin. There is a correct night. These are two different things and both matter.
  • Rain isn't an excuse. The bin doesn't care if it's raining. Neither does the truck. Put it out anyway.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Lakes Entrance 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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