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Merino bin day & collection schedule

Glenelg Shire · VIC 3310

Schedule data last verified: June 2026

Merino waste collection overview

Merino is a VIC suburb in postcode 3310, served by Glenelg Shire for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

This page summarises the bin schedule, recycling rules and council details that apply to Merino. For the live schedule for your specific address, enter it on the home page.

Key facts

  • Council: Glenelg Shire
  • Postcode: 3310
  • Population: 400
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Merino have?

Glenelg Shire provides the following kerbside bins in Merino. Each has a different frequency, so the bins you put out vary week to week.

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

Merino bin day at a glance

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.

About your council's collection service

Merino falls under Glenelg Shire for waste and recycling collections.

  • Glenelg Shire provides kerbside waste and recycling collection across Portland and surrounding townships.
  • Collections operate fortnightly across the shire. Garden organics collection is not available at all addresses; check the council website.
  • Portland is the shire's main industrial port town. Some properties in industrial areas have different waste arrangements from standard residential services.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

Visit Glenelg Shire website for the official policy and any service updates.

A delayed week often means a fuller bin

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.

Frequently asked questions

What do I do with old electronics?

E-waste (phones, laptops, cables, printers) should never go in any kerbside bin. Most councils have e-waste drop-off points at transfer stations, and some libraries and community centres also accept small items. Check your council's website.

What counts as contamination?

Contamination means putting the wrong items in the recycling bin: food-soiled packaging, soft plastics, clothing, electrical items, or anything not specifically accepted kerbside. High contamination can cause an entire truck load to be sent to landfill.

Do I get money back for drink containers?

Every Australian state and territory now runs a container deposit scheme, paying 10 cents for eligible drink containers returned to a depot or reverse vending machine. Containers you redeem this way are kept separate from your kerbside recycling.

Nearby suburbs

The neighbouring streets have their own schedules. Here's what's happening nearby.

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Quick tips for bin night

  • Batteries are not bin material. A battery in any kerbside bin is a fire waiting to happen in the truck. Drop them at a collection point instead. Future you, and the truck driver, will thank you.
  • Two rules, both matter. There is a correct bin. There is a correct night. These are two different things and both matter.
  • The green bin loves your garden. The green bin isn't a mulching service, but it's as close as most households get. Grass clippings, leaves, small branches: all welcome.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Merino vary by street and zone. Enter your address on the home page to see the next collection date for every bin.

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