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Penshurst bin day & collection schedule

Southern Grampians Shire · VIC 3289

Schedule data last verified: June 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.

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

Key facts

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

Which bins does Penshurst have?

Southern Grampians Shire provides the following kerbside bins in Penshurst. 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.

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

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.

Where should I put my bin on collection day?

Put your bin on the footpath or nature strip, close to the kerb, with the lid opening facing the street. Keep it at least half a metre from parked cars, power poles, trees, and other bins so the collection truck's arm can reach it.

How often is recycling collected?

In many councils, recycling is collected every two weeks, often alternating with garden organics. Some areas run weekly recycling, and a few run weekly general waste with fortnightly everything else. Enter your address above to find your specific schedule.

Nearby suburbs

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

HamiltonDunkeldColeraine

Quick tips for bin night

  • Set a reminder now. Missed bin night? That's a two-week wait for general waste. One calendar reminder costs you nothing. The two-week smell costs something.
  • Wishful recycling isn't recycling. Putting something in the yellow bin and hoping for the best isn't recycling. It's contamination. When in doubt, it's general waste.
  • 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.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Penshurst 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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