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Tongala bin day & collection schedule

Campaspe Shire · VIC 3621

Schedule data last verified: August 2026

Tongala waste collection overview

Tongala is a VIC suburb in postcode 3621, served by Campaspe Shire for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The rest of this page covers Tongala's bins, schedule pattern and local collection notes. An address search gives you the precise dates for your street.

Key facts

  • Council: Campaspe Shire
  • Postcode: 3621
  • Population: 2,000
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Tongala have?

The standard Tongala lineup from Campaspe Shire is listed below. Because the cycles differ, no two weeks put exactly the same bins on the kerb.

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

Tongala bin day at a glance

Old streetscapes, modern bin schedule. The two coexist just fine.

Whatever year your house was built, the kerbside collection is very much a current-era thing.

About your council's collection service

Tongala falls under Campaspe Shire for waste and recycling collections.

  • Campaspe Shire provides kerbside waste, recycling, and garden organics collection across townships including Echuca, Kyabram, and Rochester.
  • The shire runs a fortnightly alternating cycle for recycling and garden organics bins.
  • Echuca, on the Murray River, is the shire's largest town. Collection services in the Echuca urban area are more comprehensive than in smaller surrounding townships.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

Visit Campaspe Shire 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

What happens if I miss bin night in Tongala?

General waste catches up next week, but Campaspe Shire collects recycling and garden organics fortnightly, so a missed night there can mean a two week wait. If a bin is overflowing as a result, Campaspe Shire may offer a special collection; check their website for the process.

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 Campaspe Shire runs use an automated arm, and bins in Tongala blocked by cars, poles or low branches are the most common reason a bin gets skipped.

Are the bins different if I rent in Tongala?

No, bins attach to the property, not the resident, so renters use whatever Campaspe Shire 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 neighbouring streets have their own schedules. Here's what's happening nearby.

KyabramEchucaRochester

Quick tips for bin night

  • 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 is a small rule that trips up a lot of people.
  • Summer bins need managing. A Tongala 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.
  • Break down those boxes. Overfilling the recycling bin means the lid will not close, and Campaspe Shire's trucks can skip a propped open bin. Break down the boxes and save yourself the drama.

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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