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Lilydale bin day & collection schedule

Yarra Ranges Shire · VIC 3140

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Lilydale waste collection overview

Yarra Ranges Shire handles the bins in Lilydale, a VIC suburb in postcode 3140.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Yarra Ranges Shire
  • Postcode: 3140
  • Population: 17,348
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Lilydale have?

Here is what Yarra Ranges Shire collects from Lilydale kerbs, and how often each bin goes out.

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

Lilydale 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

Lilydale falls under Yarra Ranges Shire for waste and recycling collections.

  • Yarra Ranges Shire Council covers a large area from the outer-east suburbs to the hills and ranges.
  • Collection services vary by area within the shire. Urban parts of Ringwood East and Kilsyth differ from rural hill properties.
  • The shire provides a three-bin service in urban zones. Residents in rural areas should check the council website for their specific service.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

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

What goes where: polystyrene foam

Correct bin: General Waste (red lid).

Standard kerbside recycling doesn't accept polystyrene, the white foam used in appliance packaging. Break it up to fit in the red bin. Some specialist facilities accept it separately.

Avoid: Don't put polystyrene in the yellow recycling bin. It clogs machinery and can't be sorted.

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.

What counts as recycling contamination?

Anything in the yellow bin that does not belong: food soiled packaging, soft plastics, clothing, electrical items. It matters because a contaminated load from Lilydale can send a whole truck to landfill, and Yarra Ranges Shire can tag or refuse repeat offending bins.

Can I get a larger or extra bin?

Yarra Ranges Shire offers larger or additional bins for eligible households, such as big families or medical needs, usually for a fee. Contact the council's waste team; if you are new to Lilydale, check what size is standard first, since upgrade policies differ between councils.

Nearby suburbs

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

MooroolbarkKilsythHealesvilleBelgrave

Quick tips for bin night

  • Holiday weeks shuffle the schedule. Long weekends can quietly push Yarra Ranges Shire collections back a day. Check before a public holiday so you are not chasing the truck down the street.
  • Summer bins need managing. A Lilydale 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.

Get the schedule for your street

Two Lilydale streets can have two different bin nights. Your address gives you the exact dates for every bin at your place.

Find my bin day