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Newtown bin day & collection schedule

Greater Geelong City · VIC 3220

Schedule data last verified: June 2026

Newtown waste collection overview

Newtown is a VIC suburb in postcode 3220, served by Greater Geelong City for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Greater Geelong City
  • Postcode: 3220
  • Population: 7,000
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Newtown have?

Greater Geelong City provides the following kerbside bins in Newtown. 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.

Newtown bin day at a glance

Old streetscapes, modern bin schedule. The two coexist just fine.

Whatever year your house was built, the kerbside collection is very much a current-era thing.

About your council's collection service

Newtown falls under Greater Geelong City for waste and recycling collections.

  • Greater Geelong City Council provides kerbside collection across the Geelong urban area, including residential, heritage, and growth corridor suburbs.
  • The council operates a fortnightly alternating cycle for recycling and garden organics bins.
  • Geelong's diverse residential mix, from heritage homes in the inner suburbs to newer estates like Lara, means collection days and services can vary significantly by area.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

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

Australia Day and Anzac Day can move your collection

Australia Day on 26 January and Anzac Day on 25 April are public holidays nationwide. When either lands on a weekday, councils that collect that day often delay the rest of the week by one day.

Tip: If your bin day is mid-week, glance at the council notice the week these dates fall on a weekday.

Frequently asked questions

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.

Can I put broken glass in the recycling bin?

Unbroken glass bottles and jars belong in recycling. Broken glass is a safety hazard for sorting staff and collection workers. Wrap it in newspaper, place it in a sealed bag, and put it in the general waste bin instead.

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.

Nearby suburbs

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

GeelongBelmontCorioLara

Quick tips for bin night

  • The lid has to close. An overflowing bin with the lid propped open often gets skipped, or spills down the street. If it won't shut, it won't go.
  • The green bin loves your garden. The green bin isn't a mulching service, but it's as close as most households get. Grass clippings, leaves, small branches: all welcome.
  • 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 Newtown 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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