Glenelg Shire · VIC 3310
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
In Merino, postcode 3310, waste and recycling services come from Glenelg Shire.
The rest of this page covers Merino's bins, schedule pattern and local collection notes. An address search gives you the precise dates for your street.
The standard Merino lineup from Glenelg Shire is listed below. Because the cycles differ, no two weeks put exactly the same bins on the kerb.
Old streetscapes, modern bin schedule. The two coexist just fine.
Whatever year your house was built, the kerbside collection is very much a current-era thing.
Merino falls under Glenelg Shire for waste and recycling collections.
Visit Glenelg Shire website for the official policy and any service updates.
When collections are pushed back over a holiday period, the gap between pickups grows. General waste and organics can build up faster than usual, especially across the festive season when households produce more of both.
Tip: Squash and flatten where you can, and avoid overfilling. A lid that will not close can mean the truck skips your bin.
No. Unbroken bottles and jars belong in the yellow bin, but broken glass is a hazard for sorting staff. Wrap it in newspaper, seal it in a bag and put it in the general waste bin.
Glenelg Shire collects recycling fortnightly. Collection days vary by street, and an address search shows which fortnight you are in right now.
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 Merino vary by street, so check your exact address. Confirm with your own address rather than copying the neighbours.
The neighbouring streets have their own schedules. Here's what's happening nearby.
Skip the guesswork on bin night in Merino. One address search shows the confirmed dates for every bin you have.
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