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Rye bin day & collection schedule

Mornington Peninsula Shire · VIC 3941

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Rye waste collection overview

Rye sits in the Mornington Peninsula Shire area of VIC, postcode 3941, and follows that council's kerbside schedule.

Everything below applies to Rye generally; your own street's dates come from the address search on the home page.

Key facts

  • Council: Mornington Peninsula Shire
  • Postcode: 3941
  • Population: 9,438
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Rye have?

Here is what Mornington Peninsula Shire collects from Rye kerbs, and how often each bin goes out.

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

Rye 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

Rye falls under Mornington Peninsula Shire for waste and recycling collections.

  • Mornington Peninsula Shire provides waste and recycling collection across the peninsula, from Mornington to Sorrento.
  • The shire runs a fortnightly alternating cycle for recycling and garden organics bins.
  • The peninsula includes many holiday and coastal properties. Collection schedules over summer can vary, especially over the Christmas period.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

Visit Mornington Peninsula Shire website for the official policy and any service updates.

Christmas and New Year cause the longest delays

The period between Christmas and New Year is the most disruptive for collections. Many councils run reduced schedules over the summer break, with some pickups delayed by several days. The official council website is the most reliable source during this stretch.

Tip: Set a reminder for the week before Christmas to check your council's holiday schedule. The window for putting out general waste before the break fills up fast.

Frequently asked questions

What is FOGO and does it apply here?

FOGO means Food Organics and Garden Organics: food scraps composted along with garden waste in the green bin. Whether Mornington Peninsula Shire's green bin accepts food depends on its current rollout; the lid sticker is the quickest check, and the council website confirms it.

How do I get rid of furniture or a mattress in Rye?

Bulky items never go in kerbside bins. Mornington Peninsula Shire runs a hard waste service, either booked on demand or on scheduled dates depending on the area; the booking form and accepted items list are on the council website. Charities collect saleable furniture free.

What happens if I miss bin night in Rye?

General waste catches up next week, but Mornington Peninsula Shire 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, Mornington Peninsula Shire 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.

RosebudDromanaSorrentoMount Martha

Quick tips for bin night

  • Holiday weeks shuffle the schedule. Long weekends can quietly push Mornington Peninsula Shire collections back a day. Check before a public holiday so you are not chasing the truck down the street.
  • Summer bins need managing. A Rye red bin in January is a different beast. Bag food scraps tight, keep the bin in shade if you can, and get it out every single week even when it is barely half full.
  • Check your bin before bin night. Bin night is not the time to discover the bin is still full from last fortnight. A quick check the day before saves a very long fortnight.

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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