Port Campbell bin day & collection schedule
Corangamite Shire · VIC 3269
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
Port Campbell waste collection overview
In Port Campbell, postcode 3269, waste and recycling services come from Corangamite Shire.
The suburb sits roughly 190km South-West of Melbourne.
Locals know it for the Twelve Apostles on the Great Ocean Road.
Collection days in Port Campbell are set street by street, so there is no single day that holds for the whole suburb. Search your address to get the day and the bins for your place.
This page summarises the bin schedule, recycling rules and council details that apply to Port Campbell. For the live schedule for your specific address, enter it on the home page.
Key facts
- Council: Corangamite Shire
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 3269
- Location: 190km South-West of Melbourne
- State: VIC
Which bins does Port Campbell have?
Here is what Corangamite Shire collects from Port Campbell kerbs, and how often each bin goes out.
- General Waste, collected weekly.
- Recycling, collected fortnightly.
- Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.
Port Campbell bin day at a glance
You know the bay is close when the wind changes direction the night before bin day.
Every suburb has its rhythms. Knowing your collection day is part of knowing your street.
About your council's collection service
Port Campbell falls under Corangamite Shire for waste and recycling collections.
- Corangamite Shire provides a kerbside collection service in Port Campbell, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
- Check the Corangamite Shire website for the latest information on what's accepted in each bin.
- Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.
Visit Corangamite Shire website for the official policy and any service updates.
What goes where: polystyrene foam
Correct bin: General Waste (red lid).
Standard kerbside recycling doesn't accept polystyrene, the white foam used in appliance packaging. Break it up to fit in the red bin. Some specialist facilities accept it separately.
Avoid: Don't put polystyrene in the yellow recycling bin. It clogs machinery and can't be sorted.
Frequently asked questions
Should I rinse containers before recycling?
A quick rinse is enough; empty and free of chunks beats spotless. It keeps Port Campbell's fortnightly recycling load clean without wasting water, and it keeps your bin from getting ripe between collections.
Do I get money back for drink containers?
Yes. CDS Vic refunds 10 cents per eligible drink container in VIC, at depots, return machines and bag drop points. Containers you redeem are extra money in your pocket; eligible containers you skip still go in the recycling bin.
What goes in the green bin?
Grass clippings, leaves, small branches and prunings. If Corangamite Shire runs a FOGO service, food scraps can join them in an approved compostable liner; if the lid says garden organics only, keep food out. When unsure, check the lid sticker or the council website.
Nearby suburbs
The bay suburbs each run their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.
Quick tips for bin night
- Loose, not bagged. Tip recycling in loose. A tied bag cannot be opened on the sorting line, so the whole lot gets treated as rubbish. The bag defeats the entire point.
- Know your fortnight. Port Campbell 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.
- 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.
Get the schedule for your street
The suburb level picture above is a guide; your street is the real answer. Search your address for the next four weeks of collections.
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