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Mulgrave bin day & collection schedule

Monash City · VIC 3170

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Mulgrave waste collection overview

Mulgrave sits in the Monash City area of VIC, postcode 3170, and follows that council's kerbside schedule.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Monash City
  • Postcode: 3170
  • Population: 19,889
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Mulgrave have?

Here is what Monash City collects from Mulgrave kerbs, and how often each bin goes out.

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

Mulgrave bin day at a glance

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About your council's collection service

Mulgrave falls under Monash City for waste and recycling collections.

  • Monash City Council runs a three-bin kerbside service across all residential areas in the municipality.
  • Recycling and garden organics alternate fortnightly, so you put out a different bin most weeks.
  • The council provides caddy bags for kitchen food scraps collection, available from the council website.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

Visit Monash City website for the official policy and any service updates.

Recycling rule worth knowing

Empty and dry liquid containers before they go in.

Leftover liquid soaks into paper and cardboard in the same bin, ruining it for recycling and making the load heavier and harder to process.

Example: Tip out the last of the milk or juice and give the bottle a quick drain before it goes in the yellow bin.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get rid of furniture or a mattress in Mulgrave?

Bulky items never go in kerbside bins. Monash City runs a hard waste service, either booked on demand or on scheduled dates depending on the area; the booking form and accepted items list are on the council website. Charities collect saleable furniture free.

Should I rinse containers before recycling?

A quick rinse is enough; empty and free of chunks beats spotless. It keeps Mulgrave's fortnightly recycling load clean without wasting water, and it keeps your bin from getting ripe between collections.

What counts as recycling contamination?

Anything in the yellow bin that does not belong: food soiled packaging, soft plastics, clothing, electrical items. It matters because a contaminated load from Mulgrave can send a whole truck to landfill, and Monash City can tag or refuse repeat offending bins.

Nearby suburbs

The streets around here all have their own bin days. Here are the nearby suburbs worth bookmarking.

Glen WaverleyClaytonWheelers HillMount Waverley

Quick tips for bin night

  • Wishful recycling is not recycling. Putting something in the yellow bin and hoping for the best is contamination, and Monash City tags bins for it. When in doubt, it is general waste.
  • Set a reminder now. Missed bin night in Mulgrave means a two week wait for the fortnightly bins. One calendar reminder costs you nothing. The two week smell costs something.
  • Summer bins need managing. A Mulgrave red bin in January is a different beast. Bag food scraps tight, keep the bin in shade if you can, and get it out every single week even when it is barely half full.

Get the schedule for your street

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

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