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Sebastopol bin day & collection schedule

Ballarat City · VIC 3356

Schedule data last verified: June 2026

Sebastopol waste collection overview

Sebastopol is a VIC suburb in postcode 3356, served by Ballarat City for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Ballarat City
  • Postcode: 3356
  • Population: 8,000
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Sebastopol have?

Ballarat City provides the following kerbside bins in Sebastopol. 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.

Sebastopol bin day at a glance

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About your council's collection service

Sebastopol falls under Ballarat City for waste and recycling collections.

  • Ballarat City Council provides a three-bin kerbside service across the regional city, covering heritage areas and newer growth suburbs alike.
  • The council runs a fortnightly alternating cycle for recycling and garden organics bins.
  • Ballarat has a strong commitment to waste reduction, offering a range of recycling and composting resources through the council website.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

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

A delayed week often means a fuller bin

When collections are pushed back over a holiday period, the gap between pickups grows. General waste and organics can build up faster than usual, especially across the festive season when households produce more of both.

Tip: Squash and flatten where you can, and avoid overfilling. A lid that will not close can mean the truck skips your bin.

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.

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.

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.

Nearby suburbs

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

Ballarat CentralDelacombeWendoureeLucas

Quick tips for bin night

  • 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.
  • The green bin loves your garden. The green bin isn't a mulching service, but it's as close as most households get. Grass clippings, leaves, small branches: all welcome.
  • Rain isn't an excuse. The bin doesn't care if it's raining. Neither does the truck. Put it out anyway.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Sebastopol 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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