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Southbank bin day & collection schedule

Melbourne City · VIC 3006 · typically Wednesdays

Schedule data last verified: June 2026

Southbank waste collection overview

Southbank is a VIC suburb in postcode 3006, served by Melbourne City for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 1km S of Melbourne CBD.

Locals know it for the Arts Centre Melbourne.

Most streets in Southbank have a Wednesday collection day, though your exact day depends on your street.

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

Key facts

Council: Melbourne City
Typical collection day: Wednesday
Postcode: 3006
Population: 22,631
Location: 1km S of Melbourne CBD
State: VIC

Which bins does Southbank have?

Melbourne City provides the following kerbside bins in Southbank. 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.

Southbank 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

Southbank falls under Melbourne City for waste and recycling collections.

Melbourne City Council provides bins for residents and manages collections across high-density areas including apartments.
The council runs a separate food scraps collection for many residential properties. Check the City of Melbourne website for your specific service.
Apartment buildings typically have shared recycling and waste rooms. Collection frequencies vary by building.
Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

Visit Melbourne City 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

Why does my neighbour have a different bin day?

Collection routes are planned street by street, so two nearby addresses can sit on different runs or even different councils near a boundary. Always confirm by entering your own address rather than copying a neighbour's schedule.

Do I get money back for drink containers?

Every Australian state and territory now runs a container deposit scheme, paying 10 cents for eligible drink containers returned to a depot or reverse vending machine. Containers you redeem this way are kept separate from your kerbside recycling.

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.

Nearby suburbs

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

Docklands Carlton North Melbourne South Yarra

Quick tips for bin night

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.
Batteries are not bin material. A battery in any kerbside bin is a fire waiting to happen in the truck. Drop them at a collection point instead. Future you, and the truck driver, will thank you.
The lid has to close. An overflowing bin with the lid propped open often gets skipped, or spills down the street. If it won't shut, it won't go.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Southbank 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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