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Point Lonsdale bin day & collection schedule

Queenscliffe Borough · VIC 3225

Schedule data last verified: August 2026

Point Lonsdale waste collection overview

Kerbside collection in Point Lonsdale (VIC 3225) is run by Queenscliffe Borough, which sets the bins, the zones and the schedule.

What follows covers the bins, the typical schedule and the quirks that apply locally. The address search on the home page turns that into exact dates for your door.

Key facts

  • Council: Queenscliffe Borough
  • Postcode: 3225
  • Population: 2,500
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Point Lonsdale have?

The standard Point Lonsdale lineup from Queenscliffe Borough is listed below. Because the cycles differ, no two weeks put exactly the same bins on the kerb.

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

Point Lonsdale bin day at a glance

Salt air, good coffee, and one less thing to think about.

Living near the water has its perks. Your council handles the bin schedule and we help you remember it.

About your council's collection service

Point Lonsdale falls under Queenscliffe Borough for waste and recycling collections.

  • Queenscliffe Borough provides kerbside waste and recycling collection across Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale.
  • As one of Victoria's smallest municipalities, collections are managed on a fortnightly cycle.
  • Queenscliff is a popular tourist destination on the Bellarine Peninsula. Holiday rental properties may have different bin arrangements from permanent residents.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

Visit Queenscliffe Borough website for the official policy and any service updates.

Recycling rule worth knowing

Return soft plastics to a collection point rather than the kerb.

Bags, wrappers and films tangle in machinery and cannot be processed in kerbside recycling. Dedicated drop-off programs handle them separately when they are running.

Example: Bread bags, pasta packets and bubble wrap: collect them at home and take them to a participating retailer.

Frequently asked questions

Can I put the bin out the night before?

Yes, and it is the safer habit. Queenscliffe Borough asks for bins at the kerb by early morning on collection day, and trucks in Point Lonsdale can run early. The evening before beats the dawn sprint. Keep them clear of driveways, parked cars and other bins.

Can broken glass go in the recycling bin?

No. Unbroken bottles and jars belong in the yellow bin, but broken glass is a hazard for sorting staff. Wrap it in newspaper, seal it in a bag and put it in the general waste bin.

Can I get a larger or extra bin?

Queenscliffe Borough 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 Point Lonsdale, check what size is standard first, since upgrade policies differ between councils.

Nearby suburbs

The bay suburbs each run their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.

Queenscliff

Quick tips for bin night

  • Know your fortnight. Point Lonsdale alternates its fortnightly bins, and guessing wrong is the classic move. The neighbours' kerb on bin morning is the traditional answer; an address search is the reliable one.
  • Rain is not an excuse. The bin does not care if it is raining. Neither does the truck. Put it out anyway.
  • Rinse before you bin it. Your recycling does not clean itself. A ten second rinse now saves sorting staff hours later and keeps a Point Lonsdale bin from becoming a science experiment between fortnightly collections.

Get the schedule for your street

Two Point Lonsdale streets can have two different bin nights. Your address gives you the exact dates for every bin at your place.

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