Port Melbourne bin day & collection schedule
Port Phillip City · VIC 3207
Schedule data last verified: September 2026
Port Melbourne waste collection overview
In Port Melbourne, postcode 3207, waste and recycling services come from Port Phillip City.
Collection days in Port Melbourne 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.
The rest of this page covers Port Melbourne's bins, schedule pattern and local collection notes. An address search gives you the precise dates for your street.
Key facts
- Council: Port Phillip City
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 3207
- Population: 18,000
- State: VIC
Which bins does Port Melbourne have?
The standard Port Melbourne lineup from Port Phillip City is listed below. Because the cycles differ, no two weeks put exactly the same bins on the kerb.
- 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.
- Port Phillip City provides a kerbside collection service in Port Melbourne, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
- Check the Port Phillip City 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 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
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.
What goes in the green bin?
Grass clippings, leaves, small branches and prunings. If Port Phillip City 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.
What happens if I miss bin night in Port Melbourne?
General waste catches up next week, but Port Phillip City collects recycling and garden organics fortnightly, so a missed night there can mean a two week wait. If a bin is overflowing as a result, Port Phillip City may offer a special collection; check their website for the process.
Nearby suburbs
The bay suburbs each run their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.
Quick tips for bin night
- Two rules, both matter. There is a correct bin and there is a correct night. These are two different things and both matter.
- Break down those boxes. Overfilling the recycling bin means the lid will not close, and Port Phillip City's trucks can skip a propped open bin. Break down the boxes and save yourself the drama.
- Batteries are not bin material. A battery in any Port Melbourne bin is a fire waiting to happen in the truck. Drop them at a supermarket collection tub instead. The truck driver thanks you.
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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