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Merino bin day & collection schedule

Glenelg Shire · VIC 3310

Schedule data last verified: August 2026

Merino waste collection overview

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.

Key facts

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

Which bins does Merino have?

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.

  • 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

Can broken glass go in the recycling 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.

How often is recycling collected in Merino?

Glenelg Shire collects recycling fortnightly. Collection days vary by street, and an address search shows which fortnight you are in right now.

Why does my neighbour in Merino 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 Merino vary by street, so check your exact address. Confirm with your own address rather than copying the neighbours.

Nearby suburbs

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

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Quick tips for bin night

  • Face the opening to the street. The lifter arm on Glenelg Shire's trucks grabs from the road side. Lid opening toward the street, half a metre of clear space each side, and the bin gets emptied instead of skipped.
  • Rain is not an excuse. The bin does not care if it is raining. Neither does the truck. Put it out anyway.
  • Holiday weeks shuffle the schedule. Long weekends can quietly push Glenelg Shire 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

Skip the guesswork on bin night in Merino. One address search shows the confirmed dates for every bin you have.

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