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Tanjil South bin day & collection schedule

Latrobe City · VIC 3825 · typically Tuesdays

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Tanjil South waste collection overview

Kerbside collection in Tanjil South (VIC 3825) is run by Latrobe City, which sets the bins, the zones and the schedule.

The suburb sits roughly 130km East of Melbourne CBD.

Locals know it for the Tanjil South community hall.

Most streets in Tanjil South have a Tuesday collection day, though your exact day depends on your street.

Below is the Tanjil South 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: Latrobe City
  • Typical collection day: Tuesday
  • Postcode: 3825
  • Location: 130km East of Melbourne CBD
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Tanjil South have?

Tanjil South homes get the bins below from Latrobe City. Their frequencies differ, so which ones go out changes with the week.

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

Tanjil South bin day at a glance

Green space, green bin. The garden organics collection is more useful here than you might think.

Living near parks and waterways means more yard material. Council has a separate stream for that.

About your council's collection service

Tanjil South falls under Latrobe City for waste and recycling collections.

  • Latrobe City provides a kerbside collection service in Tanjil South, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
  • General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
  • Check the Latrobe City website for the latest information on what's accepted in each bin.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

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

What goes where: polystyrene foam

Correct bin: General Waste (red lid).

Standard kerbside recycling doesn't accept polystyrene, the white foam used in appliance packaging. Break it up to fit in the red bin. Some specialist facilities accept it separately.

Avoid: Don't put polystyrene in the yellow recycling bin. It clogs machinery and can't be sorted.

Frequently asked questions

How often is recycling collected in Tanjil South?

Latrobe City collects recycling fortnightly, alternating with the garden organics bin. The typical Tanjil South collection day is Tuesday, and an address search shows which fortnight you are in right now.

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 Latrobe City runs use an automated arm, and bins in Tanjil South blocked by cars, poles or low branches are the most common reason a bin gets skipped.

Are the bins different if I rent in Tanjil South?

No, bins attach to the property, not the resident, so renters use whatever Latrobe 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.

Nearby suburbs

The surrounding suburbs each have their own collection days. Here are the closest ones.

Tanjil EastHernes OakYallourn North

Quick tips for bin night

  • Face the opening to the street. The lifter arm on Latrobe City's trucks grabs from the road side. Lid opening toward the street, half a metre of clear space each side, and the bin gets emptied instead of skipped.
  • Summer bins need managing. A Tanjil South 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.
  • Holiday weeks shuffle the schedule. Long weekends can quietly push Latrobe City collections back a day. Check before a public holiday so you are not chasing the truck down the street.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Tanjil South 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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