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Sunshine West bin day & collection schedule

Brimbank City · VIC 3020

Sunshine West waste collection overview

Sunshine West is a VIC suburb in postcode 3020, served by Brimbank City for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 15km W of Melbourne CBD.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Brimbank City
  • Postcode: 3020
  • Population: 14,700
  • Location: 15km W of Melbourne CBD
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Sunshine West have?

Brimbank City provides the following kerbside bins in Sunshine West. 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.

Sunshine West bin day at a glance

Working suburb, practical schedule. No fuss, just collection day.

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About your council's collection service

Sunshine West falls under Brimbank City 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 Brimbank City website for the official policy and any service updates.

Did you know?

Electronic waste is the fastest-growing waste stream in Australia.

Phones, laptops, and cables shouldn't go in any kerbside bin. Most councils have e-waste drop-off points at transfer stations or library branches.

Frequently asked questions

Are bottle caps recyclable?

Metal screw-top lids from glass jars and bottles can stay on when you put them in the yellow bin. Small plastic caps on plastic bottles should generally be removed, as they're often a different plastic type. Large plastic lids from takeaway containers are fine in recycling.

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.

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

Nearby suburbs have their own bin days, sometimes different from yours. Here they are.

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Quick tips for bin night

  • 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.
  • Two rules, both matter. There is a correct bin. There is a correct night. These are two different things and both matter.
  • 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 Sunshine West 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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