McKinnon bin day & collection schedule
Glen Eira City · VIC 3204
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
McKinnon waste collection overview
McKinnon sits in the Glen Eira City area of VIC, postcode 3204, and follows that council's kerbside schedule.
The suburb sits roughly 13km South-East of Melbourne CBD.
Locals know it for the McKinnon railway station and its school zone.
Collection days in McKinnon 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.
What follows covers the bins, the typical schedule and the quirks that apply locally. The address search on the home page turns that into exact dates for your door.
Key facts
- Council: Glen Eira City
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 3204
- Population: 6,900
- Location: 13km South-East of Melbourne CBD
- State: VIC
Which bins does McKinnon have?
Here is what Glen Eira City collects from McKinnon kerbs, and how often each bin goes out.
- General Waste, collected weekly.
- Recycling, collected fortnightly.
- Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.
McKinnon bin day at a glance
Every suburb has its own bin day. Here's yours.
Check the schedule, put the bins out, get on with it.
About your council's collection service
McKinnon falls under Glen Eira City for waste and recycling collections.
- Glen Eira City provides a kerbside collection service in McKinnon, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
- Check the Glen Eira City website for the latest information on what's accepted in each bin.
- Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.
Visit Glen Eira City website for the official policy and any service updates.
Did you know?
Contamination rates in Australian recycling bins average around 15%.
When non-recyclables end up in the yellow bin, they can divert entire loads to landfill. The most common contaminants are soft plastics, food waste, and soiled packaging.
Frequently asked questions
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.
How often is recycling collected in McKinnon?
Glen Eira 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.
Are the bins different if I rent in McKinnon?
No, bins attach to the property, not the resident, so renters use whatever Glen Eira City 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
Nearby suburbs have their own bin schedules. Here are the ones closest to you.
Quick tips for bin night
- Summer bins need managing. A McKinnon 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.
- 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.
- Wishful recycling is not recycling. Putting something in the yellow bin and hoping for the best is contamination, and Glen Eira City tags bins for it. When in doubt, it is general waste.
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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