Kingston City · VIC 3194
Schedule data last verified: July 2026
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.
Here is what Kingston City collects from Mentone kerbs, and how often each bin goes out.
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.
Mentone falls under Kingston City for waste and recycling collections.
Visit Kingston City website for the official policy and any service updates.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The bay suburbs each run their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.
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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