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Sale bin day & collection schedule

Wellington Shire · VIC 3850

Sale waste collection overview

Sale is a VIC suburb in postcode 3850, served by Wellington Shire for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 215km E of Melbourne CBD.

Locals know it for the Lake Guthridge and the Gippsland Regional Botanic Gardens.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Wellington Shire
  • Postcode: 3850
  • Location: 215km E of Melbourne CBD
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Sale have?

Wellington Shire provides the following kerbside bins in Sale. 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.

Sale bin day at a glance

The heritage homes get character. The bins still go out the same as everyone else's.

Some things don't change regardless of how old the neighbourhood is.

About your council's collection service

Sale falls under Wellington Shire 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 Wellington Shire 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

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.

What goes in the yellow recycling bin?

The yellow-lid bin accepts paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, steel and aluminium cans, and rigid plastic containers (bottles, tubs, trays). Soft plastics, food waste, and contaminated packaging don't belong in it.

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 neighbouring streets have their own schedules. Here's what's happening nearby.

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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.
  • Set a reminder now. Missed bin night? That's a two-week wait for general waste. One calendar reminder costs you nothing. The two-week smell costs something.
  • Loose, not bagged. Tip your recycling in loose. A tied bag can't be opened on the sorting line, so the whole lot gets treated as rubbish. The bag defeats the entire point.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Sale 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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