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Surrey Hills bin day & collection schedule

Boroondara City · VIC 3127

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Surrey Hills waste collection overview

Boroondara City handles the bins in Surrey Hills, a VIC suburb in postcode 3127.

The suburb sits roughly 12km E of Melbourne CBD.

Locals know it for the the Surrey Gardens and its Edwardian streetscapes.

Below is the Surrey Hills rundown: which bins you have, the usual collection rhythm and the local rules worth knowing. For your street's exact dates, search your address from the home page.

Key facts

  • Council: Boroondara City
  • Postcode: 3127
  • Population: 13,500
  • Location: 12km E of Melbourne CBD
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Surrey Hills have?

Surrey Hills homes get the bins below from Boroondara City. Their frequencies differ, so which ones go out changes with the week.

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

Surrey Hills bin day at a glance

The heritage homes get character. The bins still go out the same as everyone else's.

Some things don't change regardless of how old the neighbourhood is.

About your council's collection service

Surrey Hills falls under Boroondara 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 Boroondara City website for the official policy and any service updates.

Did you know?

The average Victorian household generates around 500 kg of waste per year.

About half of that ends up in landfill. The rest is recovered through recycling, organics, and other diversion programs.

Frequently asked questions

Why does my neighbour in Surrey Hills have a different bin day?

Collection routes are planned street by street, so two nearby addresses can sit on different runs, and near a boundary they can even sit in different councils. Collection days in Surrey Hills vary by street, so check your exact address. Confirm with your own address rather than copying the neighbours.

Can I put the bin out the night before?

Yes, and it is the safer habit. Boroondara City asks for bins at the kerb by early morning on collection day, and trucks in Surrey Hills can run early. The evening before beats the dawn sprint. Keep them clear of driveways, parked cars and other bins.

How often is recycling collected in Surrey Hills?

Boroondara City collects recycling fortnightly, alternating with the garden organics bin. Collection days vary by street, and an address search shows which fortnight you are in right now.

Nearby suburbs

The neighbouring streets have their own schedules. Here's what's happening nearby.

CanterburyBox HillMont AlbertCamberwell

Quick tips for bin night

  • The lid has to close. An overflowing bin with the lid propped open often gets skipped, or spills down the street. If it will not shut, it will not go.
  • Break down those boxes. Overfilling the recycling bin means the lid will not close, and Boroondara City's trucks can skip a propped open bin. Break down the boxes and save yourself the drama.
  • Batteries are not bin material. A battery in any Surrey Hills bin is a fire waiting to happen in the truck. Drop them at a supermarket collection tub instead. The truck driver thanks you.

Get the schedule for your street

The suburb level picture above is a guide; your street is the real answer. Search your address for the next four weeks of collections.

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