Wantirna bin day & collection schedule
Knox City · VIC 3152
Schedule data last verified: September 2026
Wantirna waste collection overview
Wantirna sits in the Knox City area of VIC, postcode 3152, and follows that council's kerbside schedule.
The suburb sits roughly 26km East of Melbourne CBD.
Locals know it for the Westfield Knox shopping centre on the Burwood Highway.
Collection days in Wantirna are set street by street, so there is no single day that holds for the whole suburb. Search your address to get the day and the bins for your place.
Everything below applies to Wantirna generally; your own street's dates come from the address search on the home page.
Key facts
- Council: Knox City
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 3152
- Location: 26km East of Melbourne CBD
- State: VIC
Which bins does Wantirna have?
These are the bins Knox City supplies to Wantirna 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.
Wantirna 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
Wantirna falls under Knox City for waste and recycling collections.
- Knox City provides a kerbside collection service in Wantirna, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
- Check the Knox City website for the latest information on what's accepted in each bin.
- Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.
Visit Knox City 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
How do I get rid of furniture or a mattress in Wantirna?
Bulky items never go in kerbside bins. Knox City runs a hard waste service, either booked on demand or on scheduled dates depending on the area; the booking form and accepted items list are on the council website. Charities collect saleable furniture free.
Why does my neighbour in Wantirna 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 Wantirna vary by street, so check your exact address. Confirm with your own address rather than copying the neighbours.
Can broken glass go in the recycling bin?
No. Unbroken bottles and jars belong in the yellow bin, but broken glass is a hazard for sorting staff. Wrap it in newspaper, seal it in a bag and put it in the general waste bin.
Nearby suburbs
The surrounding suburbs each have their own collection days. Here are the closest ones.
Quick tips for bin night
- Holiday weeks shuffle the schedule. Long weekends can quietly push Knox City collections back a day. Check before a public holiday so you are not chasing the truck down the street.
- The green bin loves your garden. The green bin is not quite a mulching service, but it is as close as most Wantirna households get. Grass clippings, leaves, small branches: all welcome.
- 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
Skip the guesswork on bin night in Wantirna. One address search shows the confirmed dates for every bin you have.
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