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South Yarra bin day & collection schedule

Stonnington City · VIC 3141

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

South Yarra waste collection overview

Stonnington City handles the bins in South Yarra, a VIC suburb in postcode 3141.

The rest of this page covers South Yarra's bins, schedule pattern and local collection notes. An address search gives you the precise dates for your street.

Key facts

  • Council: Stonnington City
  • Postcode: 3141
  • Population: 25,028
  • State: VIC

Which bins does South Yarra have?

Here is what Stonnington City collects from South Yarra kerbs, and how often each bin goes out.

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

South Yarra bin day at a glance

Shared corridors, communal bins, and one very clear collection day.

High-density living comes with a different bin setup. Here's what applies to your building and suburb.

About your council's collection service

South Yarra falls under Stonnington City for waste and recycling collections.

  • Stonnington City Council runs kerbside collections across Prahran, Malvern, and surrounding suburbs.
  • Many properties in the area are apartments or townhouses with shared bin facilities. Check with your building manager for bin access.
  • The council operates a fortnightly recycling and organics service on alternating weeks.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

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

Did you know?

Contamination rates in Australian recycling bins average around 15%.

When non-recyclables end up in the yellow bin, they can divert entire loads to landfill. The most common contaminants are soft plastics, food waste, and soiled packaging.

Frequently asked questions

Where exactly should the bin go on the kerb?

On the footpath or nature strip close to the kerb, lid opening facing the street, with about half a metre clear on each side. The trucks Stonnington City runs use an automated arm, and bins in South Yarra blocked by cars, poles or low branches are the most common reason a bin gets skipped.

Are the bins different if I rent in South Yarra?

No, bins attach to the property, not the resident, so renters use whatever Stonnington City supplies to the address. If bins are missing or broken at a new rental, report it to the council or your property manager; replacement is usually free and does not need the owner.

Can broken glass go in the recycling bin?

No. Unbroken bottles and jars belong in the yellow bin, but broken glass is a hazard for sorting staff. Wrap it in newspaper, seal it in a bag and put it in the general waste bin.

Nearby suburbs

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

ToorakPrahranArmadaleMalvern

Quick tips for bin night

  • Flatten before you fill. A single unflattened box can eat half the recycling bin, and in South Yarra the next yellow collection is a fortnight away. Break it down first and a fortnight of cardboard fits without a fight.
  • 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 is a small rule that trips up a lot of people.
  • Summer bins need managing. A South Yarra 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.

Get the schedule for your street

Skip the guesswork on bin night in South Yarra. One address search shows the confirmed dates for every bin you have.

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