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Queenscliff bin day & collection schedule

Queenscliffe Borough · VIC 3225

Schedule data last verified: June 2026

Queenscliff waste collection overview

Queenscliff is a VIC suburb in postcode 3225, served by Queenscliffe Borough for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Queenscliffe Borough
  • Postcode: 3225
  • Population: 3,000
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Queenscliff have?

Queenscliffe Borough provides the following kerbside bins in Queenscliff. Each has a different frequency, so the bins you put out vary week to week.

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

Queenscliff bin day at a glance

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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

Queenscliff 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

Never bag your recycling. Put items directly in the bin..

Plastic bags prevent automated sorting lines from processing the contents. The bag and everything inside it typically ends up in landfill regardless of what's inside.

Example: Tins, bottles, cardboard: loose in the yellow bin, not in a bag.

Frequently asked questions

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.

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.

Where should I put my bin on collection day?

Put your bin on the footpath or nature strip, close to the kerb, with the lid opening facing the street. Keep it at least half a metre from parked cars, power poles, trees, and other bins so the collection truck's arm can reach it.

Nearby suburbs

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

Point Lonsdale

Quick tips for bin night

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Holiday weeks shuffle the schedule. Long weekends quietly push collections back a day. Check the council notice before a public holiday so you're not chasing the truck down the street.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Queenscliff 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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