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Traralgon bin day & collection schedule

Latrobe City · VIC 3844

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Traralgon waste collection overview

In Traralgon, postcode 3844, waste and recycling services come from Latrobe City.

The suburb sits roughly 160km E of Melbourne.

Locals know it for the the Victorian era post office clock tower.

Everything below applies to Traralgon generally; your own street's dates come from the address search on the home page.

Key facts

  • Council: Latrobe City
  • Postcode: 3844
  • Population: 26,000
  • Location: 160km E of Melbourne
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Traralgon have?

Traralgon homes get the bins below from Latrobe City. Their frequencies differ, so which ones go out changes with the week.

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

Traralgon bin day at a glance

Every suburb has its own bin day. Here's yours.

Check the schedule, put the bins out, get on with it.

About your council's collection service

Traralgon falls under Latrobe City 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 Latrobe City website for the official policy and any service updates.

Australia Day and Anzac Day can move your collection

Australia Day on 26 January and Anzac Day on 25 April are public holidays nationwide. When either lands on a weekday, councils that collect that day often delay the rest of the week by one day.

Tip: If your bin day is mid-week, glance at the council notice the week these dates fall on a weekday.

Frequently asked questions

What goes in the green bin?

Grass clippings, leaves, small branches and prunings. If Latrobe City runs a FOGO service, food scraps can join them in an approved compostable liner; if the lid says garden organics only, keep food out. When unsure, check the lid sticker or the council website.

Can I put the bin out the night before?

Yes, and it is the safer habit. Latrobe City asks for bins at the kerb by early morning on collection day, and trucks in Traralgon can run early. The evening before beats the dawn sprint. Keep them clear of driveways, parked cars and other bins.

How often is recycling collected in Traralgon?

Latrobe City 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.

Nearby suburbs

Nearby suburbs have their own bin schedules. Here are the ones closest to you.

Traralgon SouthMorwellRosedale

Quick tips for bin night

  • Set a reminder now. Missed bin night in Traralgon means a two week wait for the fortnightly bins. One calendar reminder costs you nothing. The two week smell costs something.
  • Know your fortnight. Traralgon alternates its fortnightly bins, and guessing wrong is the classic move. The neighbours' kerb on bin morning is the traditional answer; an address search is the reliable one.
  • 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.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Traralgon 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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