Lucas bin day & collection schedule
Ballarat City · VIC 3350
Schedule data last verified: September 2026
Lucas waste collection overview
Kerbside collection in Lucas (VIC 3350) is run by Ballarat City, which sets the bins, the zones and the schedule.
Collection days in Lucas are set street by street, so there is no single day that holds for the whole suburb. Search your address to get the day and the bins for your place.
Everything below applies to Lucas generally; your own street's dates come from the address search on the home page.
Key facts
- Council: Ballarat City
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 3350
- Population: 8,000
- State: VIC
Which bins does Lucas have?
Ballarat City provides the following kerbside bins in Lucas. 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.
Lucas bin day at a glance
You've found the school and the supermarket. The bin day is the easy one.
Enter your address and the collection schedule is right there. Nothing to sign up for.
About your council's collection service
Lucas falls under Ballarat City for waste and recycling collections.
- Ballarat City Council provides a three-bin kerbside service across the regional city, covering heritage areas and newer growth suburbs alike.
- The council runs a fortnightly alternating cycle for recycling and garden organics bins.
- Ballarat has a strong commitment to waste reduction, offering a range of recycling and composting resources through the council website.
- Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.
Visit Ballarat City website for the official policy and any service updates.
What goes where: batteries
Correct bin: Neither bin. Drop off at Bunnings or a council facility..
Batteries can cause fires in both collection trucks and at sorting facilities. Bunnings stores, some councils, and battery retailers accept used batteries for safe recycling.
Avoid: Don't put batteries in any kerbside bin, not even the general waste bin.
Frequently asked questions
Can I put the bin out the night before?
Yes, and it is the safer habit. Ballarat City asks for bins at the kerb by early morning on collection day, and trucks in Lucas can run early. The evening before beats the dawn sprint. Keep them clear of driveways, parked cars and other bins.
How often is recycling collected in Lucas?
Ballarat City collects recycling fortnightly, alternating with the garden organics bin. Collection days vary by street, and an address search shows which fortnight you are in right now.
What happens to bins on public holidays?
It depends on the holiday and the council. When Ballarat City 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.
Nearby suburbs
Your neighbours across the border are dealing with the same things. Here are the nearby suburbs.
Quick tips for bin night
- 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.
- The green bin loves your garden. The green bin is not quite a mulching service, but it is as close as most Lucas households get. Grass clippings, leaves, small branches: all welcome.
- 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
Zones split Lucas street by street. An address search shows exactly which bins go out at your place, and when.
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