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Lorne bin day & collection schedule

Surf Coast Shire · VIC 3232

Schedule data last verified: August 2026

Lorne waste collection overview

Lorne is a VIC suburb in postcode 3232, served by Surf Coast Shire for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

Everything below applies to Lorne generally; your own street's dates come from the address search on the home page.

Key facts

Council: Surf Coast Shire
Postcode: 3232
Population: 1,000
State: VIC

Which bins does Lorne have?

Surf Coast Shire provides the following kerbside bins in Lorne. 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.

Lorne bin day at a glance

You know the bay is close when the wind changes direction the night before bin day.

Every suburb has its rhythms. Knowing your collection day is part of knowing your street.

About your council's collection service

Lorne falls under Surf Coast Shire for waste and recycling collections.

Surf Coast Shire provides kerbside waste, recycling, and garden organics collection across the Great Ocean Road corridor, including Torquay, Anglesea, and Lorne.
The council operates a fortnightly alternating cycle for recycling and garden organics bins.
Surf Coast includes many holiday and coastal properties. Over summer, collection schedules can change and volumes increase significantly. Enter your address above to confirm your current day.
Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

Visit Surf Coast Shire 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

What happens to bins on public holidays?

It depends on the holiday and the council. When Surf Coast Shire shifts collections, everything from the holiday onward that week usually moves one day later. An address search during a holiday week shows any adjusted dates the council has published.

Do I get money back for drink containers?

Yes. CDS Vic refunds 10 cents per eligible drink container in VIC, at depots, return machines and bag drop points. Containers you redeem are extra money in your pocket; eligible containers you skip still go in the recycling bin.

Are the bins different if I rent in Lorne?

No, bins attach to the property, not the resident, so renters use whatever Surf Coast Shire supplies to the address. If bins are missing or broken at a new rental, report it to the council or your property manager; replacement is usually free and does not need the owner.

Nearby suburbs

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

Aireys Inlet Anglesea Apollo Bay Torquay

Quick tips for bin night

Face the opening to the street. The lifter arm on Surf Coast Shire's trucks grabs from the road side. Lid opening toward the street, half a metre of clear space each side, and the bin gets emptied instead of skipped.
Know your fortnight. Lorne 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.
Loose, not bagged. Tip recycling in loose. A tied bag cannot be opened on the sorting line, so the whole lot gets treated as rubbish. The bag defeats the entire point.

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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