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Penshurst bin day & collection schedule

Southern Grampians Shire · VIC 3289

Schedule data last verified: August 2026

Penshurst waste collection overview

Penshurst is a VIC suburb in postcode 3289, served by Southern Grampians Shire for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

Below is the Penshurst rundown: which bins you have, the usual collection rhythm and the local rules worth knowing. For your street's exact dates, search your address from the home page.

Key facts

  • Council: Southern Grampians Shire
  • Postcode: 3289
  • Population: 700
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Penshurst have?

Here is what Southern Grampians Shire collects from Penshurst kerbs, and how often each bin goes out.

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

Penshurst 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

Penshurst falls under Southern Grampians Shire for waste and recycling collections.

  • Southern Grampians Shire provides kerbside waste, recycling, and garden organics collection across Hamilton and surrounding townships.
  • The shire runs a fortnightly alternating cycle for recycling and garden organics bins.
  • Hamilton is the region's main service town. Collection services in smaller townships like Dunkeld and Penshurst may differ from Hamilton's full urban service.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

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

What goes where: takeaway coffee cups

Correct bin: General Waste (red lid).

The waterproof plastic lining means a standard takeaway cup cannot be recycled kerbside. The lid is sometimes recyclable if it is rigid plastic, but the cup itself is not.

Avoid: Don't assume a paper-looking cup is recyclable. A reusable cup avoids the problem entirely.

Frequently asked questions

What is FOGO and does it apply here?

FOGO means Food Organics and Garden Organics: food scraps composted along with garden waste in the green bin. Whether Southern Grampians Shire's green bin accepts food depends on its current rollout; the lid sticker is the quickest check, and the council website confirms it.

What do I do with old electronics?

Never any kerbside bin. E-waste is banned or diverted from landfill across Victoria, and Southern Grampians Shire lists its e-waste drop off options online, usually the local transfer station plus periodic collection events. Officeworks takes computers, phones and cables in most areas.

Can I get a larger or extra bin?

Southern Grampians Shire offers larger or additional bins for eligible households, such as big families or medical needs, usually for a fee. Contact the council's waste team; if you are new to Penshurst, check what size is standard first, since upgrade policies differ between councils.

Nearby suburbs

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

HamiltonDunkeldColeraine

Quick tips for bin night

  • Empty it before you bin it. A half full bottle leaks through the paper and cardboard sharing its bin. Drain liquids first and the whole load stays cleaner.
  • Two rules, both matter. There is a correct bin and there is a correct night. These are two different things and both matter.
  • Check your bin before bin night. Bin night is not the time to discover the bin is still full from last fortnight. A quick check the day before saves a very long fortnight.

Get the schedule for your street

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

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