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Prahran bin day & collection schedule

Stonnington City · VIC 3181

Schedule data last verified: June 2026

Prahran waste collection overview

Prahran is a VIC suburb in postcode 3181, served by Stonnington City for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Stonnington City
  • Postcode: 3181
  • Population: 12,203
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Prahran have?

Stonnington City provides the following kerbside bins in Prahran. 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.

Prahran bin day at a glance

In an apartment building, bin night is a team effort. Knowing the day is your part.

Your council coordinates collections across thousands of properties. This one's yours.

About your council's collection service

Prahran falls under Stonnington City for waste and recycling collections.

  • Stonnington City Council runs kerbside collections across Prahran, Malvern, and surrounding suburbs.
  • Many properties in the area are apartments or townhouses with shared bin facilities. Check with your building manager for bin access.
  • The council operates a fortnightly recycling and organics service on alternating weeks.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

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

Australia Day and Anzac Day can move your collection

Australia Day on 26 January and Anzac Day on 25 April are public holidays nationwide. When either lands on a weekday, councils that collect that day often delay the rest of the week by one day.

Tip: If your bin day is mid-week, glance at the council notice the week these dates fall on a weekday.

Frequently asked questions

What is FOGO and do I have it?

FOGO stands for Food Organics and Garden Organics. It is a kerbside service where food scraps go in the same bin as garden waste and are composted. Not every council offers it yet. If your green bin lid says garden organics only, keep food out of it.

Can I put broken glass in the recycling bin?

Unbroken glass bottles and jars belong in recycling. Broken glass is a safety hazard for sorting staff and collection workers. Wrap it in newspaper, place it in a sealed bag, and put it in the general waste bin instead.

Can I get a larger bin?

Some councils offer larger or additional bins for eligible households, such as large families or medical needs. There's usually a fee. Contact your council's waste services team directly.

Nearby suburbs

The streets around here all have their own bin days. Here are the nearby suburbs worth bookmarking.

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Quick tips for bin night

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The lid has to close. An overflowing bin with the lid propped open often gets skipped, or spills down the street. If it won't shut, it won't go.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Prahran 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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