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Thomastown bin day & collection schedule

Darebin City · VIC 3074

Schedule data last verified: June 2026

Thomastown waste collection overview

Thomastown is a VIC suburb in postcode 3074, served by Darebin City for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Darebin City
  • Postcode: 3074
  • Population: 14,234
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Thomastown have?

Darebin City provides the following kerbside bins in Thomastown. 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.

Thomastown bin day at a glance

Industrial heritage, residential present. The collection is for the houses, not the factories.

Mixed neighbourhoods, consistent collection. Find your day and mark it down.

About your council's collection service

Thomastown falls under Darebin City for waste and recycling collections.

  • Darebin City Council runs a FOGO service, meaning food scraps and garden organics share the green-lid bin.
  • Collections alternate fortnightly between recycling and organics weeks across the municipality.
  • The council accepts a wide range of food scraps in the green bin, including meat, dairy, and cooked food in a compostable liner.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

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

A delayed week often means a fuller bin

When collections are pushed back over a holiday period, the gap between pickups grows. General waste and organics can build up faster than usual, especially across the festive season when households produce more of both.

Tip: Squash and flatten where you can, and avoid overfilling. A lid that will not close can mean the truck skips your bin.

Frequently asked questions

Can I put my bins in any spot on the kerb?

Place bins on the footpath or nature strip near the kerb, with the lid opening facing the road, and leave a gap of about half a metre around each one. Trucks with an automated arm need clear space and cannot reach bins blocked by cars, poles, or trees.

What do I do with old electronics?

E-waste (phones, laptops, cables, printers) should never go in any kerbside bin. Most councils have e-waste drop-off points at transfer stations, and some libraries and community centres also accept small items. Check your council's website.

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

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

ReservoirMill ParkPrestonBundoora

Quick tips for bin night

  • Empty it before you bin it. A half-full bottle leaks through the paper and cardboard sharing its bin. Drain liquids first and the whole load stays cleaner.
  • 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.
  • Flatten before you fill. A single un-flattened box can eat half your recycling bin. Break it down first and you'll fit a fortnight of cardboard without a fight.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Thomastown 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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