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Mentone bin day & collection schedule

Kingston City · VIC 3194

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Mentone waste collection overview

In Mentone, postcode 3194, waste and recycling services come from Kingston City.

The rest of this page covers Mentone's bins, schedule pattern and local collection notes. An address search gives you the precise dates for your street.

Key facts

  • Council: Kingston City
  • Postcode: 3194
  • Population: 13,197
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Mentone have?

Here is what Kingston City collects from Mentone kerbs, and how often each bin goes out.

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

Mentone 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

Mentone falls under Kingston City for waste and recycling collections.

  • Kingston City Council provides a three-bin kerbside service covering waste, recycling, and garden organics.
  • Recycling and garden organics alternate on a fortnightly cycle, so only one of the two goes out each week.
  • Kingston operates several recycling drop-off points for materials not accepted kerbside, including polystyrene and e-waste.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

Visit Kingston City 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

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 do I get rid of furniture or a mattress in Mentone?

Bulky items never go in kerbside bins. Kingston City runs a hard waste service, either booked on demand or on scheduled dates depending on the area; the booking form and accepted items list are on the council website. Charities collect saleable furniture free.

Why does my neighbour in Mentone have a different bin day?

Collection routes are planned street by street, so two nearby addresses can sit on different runs, and near a boundary they can even sit in different councils. Collection days in Mentone vary by street, so check your exact address. Confirm with your own address rather than copying the neighbours.

Nearby suburbs

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

CheltenhamParkdaleMoorabbinHighett

Quick tips for bin night

  • Check your bin before bin night. Bin night is not the time to discover the bin is still full from last fortnight. A quick check the day before saves a very long fortnight.
  • Wishful recycling is not recycling. Putting something in the yellow bin and hoping for the best is contamination, and Kingston City tags bins for it. When in doubt, it is general waste.
  • Holiday weeks shuffle the schedule. Long weekends can quietly push Kingston City collections back a day. Check before a public holiday so you are not chasing the truck down the street.

Get the schedule for your street

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

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