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Port Melbourne bin day & collection schedule

Port Phillip City · VIC 3207

Port Melbourne waste collection overview

Port Melbourne is a VIC suburb in postcode 3207, served by Port Phillip City for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Port Phillip City
  • Postcode: 3207
  • Population: 18,000
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Port Melbourne have?

Port Phillip City provides the following kerbside bins in Port Melbourne. 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.

Port Melbourne bin day at a glance

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About your council's collection service

Port Melbourne falls under Port Phillip City for waste and recycling collections.

  • This council operates a standard three-bin kerbside service: general waste (red lid), recycling (yellow lid), and garden organics (green lid).
  • Collections are typically fortnightly, with recycling and organics alternating each week.
  • Your exact collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find it.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

Visit Port Phillip City website for the official policy and any service updates.

Did you know?

A single mobile phone contains traceable amounts of gold, silver and copper.

Australians hoard millions of unused phones in drawers. Dropping them at an e-waste collection point recovers those metals and keeps hazardous components out of landfill.

Frequently asked questions

What do I do with old electronics?

E-waste (phones, laptops, cables, printers) should never go in any kerbside bin. Most councils have e-waste drop-off points at transfer stations, and some libraries and community centres also accept small items. Check your council's website.

What goes in the green bin?

Green-lid bins typically take garden waste: grass clippings, leaves, small branches, and prunings. If your council runs a FOGO (Food Organics and Garden Organics) service, food scraps can go in too, usually in an approved compostable liner.

What happens if I miss bin night?

Recycling and garden organics are collected fortnightly in many councils, so a missed night can mean waiting two weeks. Some councils let you report an overflowing bin for a special collection. Check your council's website for their missed collection process.

Nearby suburbs

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

South MelbourneAlbert ParkWilliamstown

Quick tips for bin night

  • Caps off, lids on. Small plastic caps come off the bottle and go in the red bin. Metal lids on glass jars can stay put. It's a small rule that trips up a lot of people.
  • Batteries are not bin material. A battery in any kerbside bin is a fire waiting to happen in the truck. Drop them at a collection point instead. Future you, and the truck driver, will thank you.
  • Rain isn't an excuse. The bin doesn't care if it's raining. Neither does the truck. Put it out anyway.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Port Melbourne 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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