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Mortlake bin day & collection schedule

Moyne Shire · VIC 3272

Schedule data last verified: June 2026

Mortlake waste collection overview

Mortlake is a VIC suburb in postcode 3272, served by Moyne Shire for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

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

Key facts

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

Which bins does Mortlake have?

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

  • 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

Can I get a larger bin?

Some councils offer larger or additional bins for eligible households, such as large families or medical needs. There's usually a fee. Contact your council's waste services team directly.

Can I put my bins in any spot on the kerb?

Place bins on the footpath or nature strip near the kerb, with the lid opening facing the road, and leave a gap of about half a metre around each one. Trucks with an automated arm need clear space and cannot reach bins blocked by cars, poles, or trees.

Why does my neighbour have a different bin day?

Collection routes are planned street by street, so two nearby addresses can sit on different runs or even different councils near a boundary. Always confirm by entering your own address rather than copying a neighbour's schedule.

Nearby suburbs

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

KoroitPort FairyTerang

Quick tips for bin night

  • Caps off, lids on. Small plastic caps come off the bottle and go in the red bin. Metal lids on glass jars can stay put. It's a small rule that trips up a lot of people.
  • 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.
  • Rinse before you bin it. Your recycling doesn't clean itself. A 10-second rinse now saves sorting staff hours later and keeps your bin from becoming a science experiment.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Mortlake 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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