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Trafalgar bin day & collection schedule

Baw Baw Shire · VIC 3824

Schedule data last verified: August 2026

Trafalgar waste collection overview

In Trafalgar, postcode 3824, waste and recycling services come from Baw Baw Shire.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Baw Baw Shire
  • Postcode: 3824
  • Population: 4,000
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Trafalgar have?

Trafalgar homes get the bins below from Baw Baw Shire. Their frequencies differ, so which ones go out changes with the week.

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

Trafalgar 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

Trafalgar falls under Baw Baw Shire for waste and recycling collections.

  • Baw Baw Shire provides kerbside waste, recycling, and garden organics collection across the shire's townships, including Warragul and Drouin.
  • The shire runs a fortnightly alternating cycle for recycling and garden organics bins.
  • Baw Baw is one of Victoria's fastest-growing rural shires; collection schedules in newer estates may differ from established areas. Always confirm your day by entering your address.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

Visit Baw Baw Shire website for the official policy and any service updates.

What goes where: batteries

Correct bin: Neither bin. Drop off at Bunnings or a council facility..

Batteries can cause fires in both collection trucks and at sorting facilities. Bunnings stores, some councils, and battery retailers accept used batteries for safe recycling.

Avoid: Don't put batteries in any kerbside bin, not even the general waste bin.

Frequently asked questions

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

How often is recycling collected in Trafalgar?

Baw Baw Shire collects recycling fortnightly, alternating with the garden organics bin. Collection days vary by street, and an address search shows which fortnight you are in right now.

Do I get money back for drink containers?

Yes. CDS Vic refunds 10 cents per eligible drink container in VIC, at depots, return machines and bag drop points. Containers you redeem are extra money in your pocket; eligible containers you skip still go in the recycling bin.

Nearby suburbs

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

WarragulDrouinYarragon

Quick tips for bin night

  • Set a reminder now. Missed bin night in Trafalgar means a two week wait for the fortnightly bins. One calendar reminder costs you nothing. The two week smell costs something.
  • Summer bins need managing. A Trafalgar 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.
  • Check your bin before bin night. Bin night is not the time to discover the bin is still full from last fortnight. A quick check the day before saves a very long fortnight.

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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