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Mortlake bin day & collection schedule

Moyne Shire · VIC 3272

Schedule data last verified: August 2026

Mortlake waste collection overview

Mortlake sits in the Moyne Shire area of VIC, postcode 3272, and follows that council's kerbside schedule.

The rest of this page covers Mortlake's bins, schedule pattern and local collection notes. An address search gives you the precise dates for your street.

Key facts

  • Council: Moyne Shire
  • Postcode: 3272
  • Population: 2,500
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Mortlake have?

The standard Mortlake lineup from Moyne 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.

Mortlake bin day at a glance

The heritage homes get character. The bins still go out the same as everyone else's.

Some things don't change regardless of how old the neighbourhood is.

About your council's collection service

Mortlake falls under Moyne Shire for waste and recycling collections.

  • Moyne Shire provides kerbside waste and recycling collection across SW Victorian townships including Port Fairy, Koroit, Mortlake, and Terang.
  • Collections operate fortnightly. Garden organics collection may not be available at all addresses; check the Moyne Shire website.
  • Port Fairy is a popular tourism destination. Holiday properties may have different bin arrangements from permanent residents, especially over summer.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

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

Recycling rule worth knowing

Never bag your recycling. Put items directly in the bin..

Plastic bags prevent automated sorting lines from processing the contents. The bag and everything inside it typically ends up in landfill regardless of what's inside.

Example: Tins, bottles, cardboard: loose in the yellow bin, not in a bag.

Frequently asked questions

Where exactly should the bin go on the kerb?

On the footpath or nature strip close to the kerb, lid opening facing the street, with about half a metre clear on each side. The trucks Moyne Shire runs use an automated arm, and bins in Mortlake blocked by cars, poles or low branches are the most common reason a bin gets skipped.

Can I recycle pizza boxes?

A clean, dry pizza box is fine in the yellow bin. If the base is soaked with grease, tear off and recycle the clean lid and put the greasy half in general waste. This rule is the same across every VIC council, Moyne Shire included.

What is FOGO and does it apply here?

FOGO means food scraps composted together with garden waste in a green bin. Mortlake's standard lineup does not currently include that bin, so food waste goes in general waste for now; councils across VIC are progressively adding organics services.

Nearby suburbs

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

KoroitPort FairyTerang

Quick tips for bin night

  • Batteries are not bin material. A battery in any Mortlake bin is a fire waiting to happen in the truck. Drop them at a supermarket collection tub instead. The truck driver thanks you.
  • Set a reminder now. Missed bin night in Mortlake means a two week wait for the fortnightly bins. One calendar reminder costs you nothing. The two week smell costs something.
  • Face the opening to the street. The lifter arm on Moyne 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.

Get the schedule for your street

The suburb level picture above is a guide; your street is the real answer. Search your address for the next four weeks of collections.

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