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Upper Ferntree Gully bin day & collection schedule

Yarra Ranges Shire · VIC 3156

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Upper Ferntree Gully waste collection overview

Upper Ferntree Gully sits in the Yarra Ranges Shire area of VIC, postcode 3156, and follows that council's kerbside schedule.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Yarra Ranges Shire
  • Postcode: 3156
  • Population: 3,417
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Upper Ferntree Gully have?

These are the bins Yarra Ranges Shire supplies to Upper Ferntree Gully households, each on its own cycle, which is why the kerb looks different from week to week.

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

Upper Ferntree Gully bin day at a glance

Green space, green bin. The garden organics collection is more useful here than you might think.

Living near parks and waterways means more yard material. Council has a separate stream for that.

About your council's collection service

Upper Ferntree Gully falls under Yarra Ranges Shire for waste and recycling collections.

  • Yarra Ranges Shire Council covers a large area from the outer-east suburbs to the hills and ranges.
  • Collection services vary by area within the shire. Urban parts of Ringwood East and Kilsyth differ from rural hill properties.
  • The shire provides a three-bin service in urban zones. Residents in rural areas should check the council website for their specific service.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

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

What goes where: takeaway coffee cups

Correct bin: General Waste (red lid).

The waterproof plastic lining means a standard takeaway cup cannot be recycled kerbside. The lid is sometimes recyclable if it is rigid plastic, but the cup itself is not.

Avoid: Don't assume a paper-looking cup is recyclable. A reusable cup avoids the problem entirely.

Frequently asked questions

What happens if I miss bin night in Upper Ferntree Gully?

General waste catches up next week, but Yarra Ranges 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, Yarra Ranges Shire may offer a special collection; check their website for the process.

Are the bins different if I rent in Upper Ferntree Gully?

No, bins attach to the property, not the resident, so renters use whatever Yarra Ranges 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.

Why does my neighbour in Upper Ferntree Gully have a different bin day?

Collection routes are planned street by street, so two nearby addresses can sit on different runs, and near a boundary they can even sit in different councils. Collection days in Upper Ferntree Gully vary by street, so check your exact address. Confirm with your own address rather than copying the neighbours.

Nearby suburbs

The surrounding suburbs each have their own collection days. Here are the closest ones.

Ferntree GullyBelgraveLilydaleHealesville

Quick tips for bin night

  • Face the opening to the street. The lifter arm on Yarra Ranges Shire's trucks grabs from the road side. Lid opening toward the street, half a metre of clear space each side, and the bin gets emptied instead of skipped.
  • The lid has to close. An overflowing bin with the lid propped open often gets skipped, or spills down the street. If it will not shut, it will not go.
  • Holiday weeks shuffle the schedule. Long weekends can quietly push Yarra Ranges Shire collections back a day. Check before a public holiday so you are not chasing the truck down the street.

Get the schedule for your street

Two Upper Ferntree Gully streets can have two different bin nights. Your address gives you the exact dates for every bin at your place.

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