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Tongala bin day & collection schedule

Campaspe Shire · VIC 3621

Schedule data last verified: June 2026

Tongala waste collection overview

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

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

Key facts

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

Which bins does Tongala have?

Campaspe Shire provides the following kerbside bins in Tongala. 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.

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?

Recycling and garden organics are collected fortnightly in many councils, so a missed night can mean waiting two weeks. Some councils let you report an overflowing bin for a special collection. Check your council's website for their missed collection process.

Can I get a larger bin?

Some councils offer larger or additional bins for eligible households, such as large families or medical needs. There's usually a fee. Contact your council's waste services team directly.

Can I recycle pizza boxes?

A clean, dry pizza box is recyclable. If the base is soaked with grease and cheese, tear off and recycle the clean lid, and put the greasy part in general waste. Oil contaminates the paper recycling process.

Nearby suburbs

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

KyabramEchucaRochester

Quick tips for bin night

  • Set a reminder now. Missed bin night? That's a two-week wait for general waste. One calendar reminder costs you nothing. The two-week smell costs something.
  • Two rules, both matter. There is a correct bin. There is a correct night. These are two different things and both matter.
  • Wishful recycling isn't recycling. Putting something in the yellow bin and hoping for the best isn't recycling. It's contamination. When in doubt, it's general waste.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Tongala 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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