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Mornington bin day & collection schedule

Mornington Peninsula Shire · VIC 3931

Schedule data last verified: June 2026

Mornington waste collection overview

Mornington is a VIC suburb in postcode 3931, served by Mornington Peninsula Shire for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Mornington Peninsula Shire
  • Postcode: 3931
  • Population: 25,759
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Mornington have?

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

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

Mornington bin day at a glance

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Living near the water has its perks. Your council handles the bin schedule and we help you remember it.

About your council's collection service

Mornington falls under Mornington Peninsula Shire for waste and recycling collections.

  • Mornington Peninsula Shire provides waste and recycling collection across the peninsula, from Mornington to Sorrento.
  • The shire runs a fortnightly alternating cycle for recycling and garden organics bins.
  • The peninsula includes many holiday and coastal properties. Collection schedules over summer can vary, especially over the Christmas period.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

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

Recycling rule worth knowing

Return soft plastics to a collection point rather than the kerb.

Bags, wrappers and films tangle in machinery and cannot be processed in kerbside recycling. Dedicated drop-off programs handle them separately when they are running.

Example: Bread bags, pasta packets and bubble wrap: collect them at home and take them to a participating retailer.

Frequently asked questions

Are bottle caps recyclable?

Metal screw-top lids from glass jars and bottles can stay on when you put them in the yellow bin. Small plastic caps on plastic bottles should generally be removed, as they're often a different plastic type. Large plastic lids from takeaway containers are fine in recycling.

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.

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.

Nearby suburbs

The bay suburbs each run their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.

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Quick tips for bin night

  • Wishful recycling isn't recycling. Putting something in the yellow bin and hoping for the best isn't recycling. It's contamination. When in doubt, it's general waste.
  • 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.
  • Flatten before you fill. A single un-flattened box can eat half your recycling bin. Break it down first and you'll fit a fortnight of cardboard without a fight.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Mornington 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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