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Monbulk bin day & collection schedule

Yarra Ranges Shire · VIC 3793

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Monbulk waste collection overview

In Monbulk, postcode 3793, waste and recycling services come from Yarra Ranges Shire.

The suburb sits roughly 42km E of Melbourne CBD.

Locals know it for the the flower and berry farms of the Dandenongs.

What follows covers the bins, the typical schedule and the quirks that apply locally. The address search on the home page turns that into exact dates for your door.

Key facts

  • Council: Yarra Ranges Shire
  • Postcode: 3793
  • Population: 4,000
  • Location: 42km E of Melbourne CBD
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Monbulk have?

Here is what Yarra Ranges Shire collects from Monbulk kerbs, and how often each bin goes out.

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

Monbulk bin day at a glance

Green space, green bin. The garden organics collection is more useful here than you might think.

Living near parks and waterways means more yard material. Council has a separate stream for that.

About your council's collection service

Monbulk falls under Yarra Ranges Shire for waste and recycling collections.

  • Yarra Ranges Shire Council covers a large area from the outer-east suburbs to the hills and ranges.
  • Collection services vary by area within the shire. Urban parts of Ringwood East and Kilsyth differ from rural hill properties.
  • The shire provides a three-bin service in urban zones. Residents in rural areas should check the council website for their specific service.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

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

What goes where: polystyrene foam

Correct bin: General Waste (red lid).

Standard kerbside recycling doesn't accept polystyrene, the white foam used in appliance packaging. Break it up to fit in the red bin. Some specialist facilities accept it separately.

Avoid: Don't put polystyrene in the yellow recycling bin. It clogs machinery and can't be sorted.

Frequently asked questions

What goes in the yellow recycling bin?

Paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, steel and aluminium cans, and rigid plastic containers like bottles, tubs and trays. Soft plastics, food waste and contaminated packaging do not belong in it anywhere in VIC.

Are the bins different if I rent in Monbulk?

No, bins attach to the property, not the resident, so renters use whatever Yarra Ranges Shire supplies to the address. If bins are missing or broken at a new rental, report it to the council or your property manager; replacement is usually free and does not need the owner.

What happens if I miss bin night in Monbulk?

General waste catches up next week, but Yarra Ranges Shire collects recycling and garden organics fortnightly, so a missed night there can mean a two week wait. If a bin is overflowing as a result, Yarra Ranges Shire may offer a special collection; check their website for the process.

Nearby suburbs

The surrounding suburbs each have their own collection days. Here are the closest ones.

CockatooMenzies Creek

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.
  • Two rules, both matter. There is a correct bin and there is a correct night. These are two different things and both matter.
  • Empty it before you bin it. A half full bottle leaks through the paper and cardboard sharing its bin. Drain liquids first and the whole load stays cleaner.

Get the schedule for your street

Zones split Monbulk street by street. An address search shows exactly which bins go out at your place, and when.

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