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San Remo bin day & collection schedule

Bass Coast Shire · VIC 3925

San Remo waste collection overview

San Remo is a VIC suburb in postcode 3925, served by Bass Coast Shire for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 120km SE of Melbourne CBD.

Locals know it for the San Remo fishing co-op and the bridge to Phillip Island.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Bass Coast Shire
  • Postcode: 3925
  • Location: 120km SE of Melbourne CBD
  • State: VIC

Which bins does San Remo have?

Bass Coast Shire provides the following kerbside bins in San Remo. 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.

San Remo 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

San Remo falls under Bass Coast 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 Bass Coast Shire website for the official policy and any service updates.

What goes where: nappies and wipes

Correct bin: General Waste (red lid).

Disposable nappies and baby wipes are general waste, even the ones labelled biodegradable, which do not break down in a standard kerbside system.

Avoid: Don't flush wipes, even flushable ones. They contribute to blockages in the sewer network.

Frequently asked questions

Can I recycle pizza boxes?

A clean, dry pizza box is recyclable. If the base is soaked with grease and cheese, tear off and recycle the clean lid, and put the greasy part in general waste. Oil contaminates the paper recycling process.

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.

Why was my bin not collected?

Common reasons include: the bin lid wasn't fully closed, the bin wasn't at the kerb before the truck passed, there was contamination in the recycling bin, or the bin was blocking the truck's mechanical arm. Your council's website usually has a missed collection form.

Nearby suburbs

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

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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.
  • Check your bin before bin night. Bin night is not the time to discover your bin is still full from last fortnight. A quick check the day before saves you a very long fortnight.
  • 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.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in San Remo 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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