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Terang bin day & collection schedule

Corangamite Shire · VIC 3264

Schedule data last verified: June 2026

Terang waste collection overview

Terang is a VIC suburb in postcode 3264, served by Corangamite Shire for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 210km W of Melbourne CBD.

Locals know it for the Terang racecourse, a country racing institution since the 1870s.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Corangamite Shire
  • Postcode: 3264
  • Location: 210km W of Melbourne CBD
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Terang have?

Corangamite Shire provides the following kerbside bins in Terang. 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.

Terang 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

Terang falls under Corangamite Shire 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 Corangamite Shire website for the official policy and any service updates.

Recycling rule worth knowing

Keep lids closed on your recycling bin on collection day.

An overflowing recycling bin with the lid open can have its contents spilled by wind or rejected by the collection truck's automated arm.

Example: If your bin is full, break down any large cardboard boxes to make room rather than stacking items on top.

Frequently asked questions

What goes in the green bin?

Green-lid bins typically take garden waste: grass clippings, leaves, small branches, and prunings. If your council runs a FOGO (Food Organics and Garden Organics) service, food scraps can go in too, usually in an approved compostable liner.

Should I rinse containers before recycling?

A quick rinse is enough. Containers do not need to be spotless, just empty and free of large food residue. A few seconds under the tap, or a swish with leftover dishwater, keeps the load clean without wasting water.

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.

Nearby suburbs

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

CamperdownTimboonWarrnambool

Quick tips for bin night

  • Rinse before you bin it. Your recycling doesn't clean itself. A 10-second rinse now saves sorting staff hours later and keeps your bin from becoming a science experiment.
  • Holiday weeks shuffle the schedule. Long weekends quietly push collections back a day. Check the council notice before a public holiday so you're not chasing the truck down the street.
  • 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's a small rule that trips up a lot of people.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Terang 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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