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Wendouree bin day & collection schedule

Ballarat City · VIC 3355

Schedule data last verified: June 2026

Wendouree waste collection overview

Wendouree is a VIC suburb in postcode 3355, served by Ballarat City for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Ballarat City
  • Postcode: 3355
  • Population: 18,000
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Wendouree have?

Ballarat City provides the following kerbside bins in Wendouree. 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.

Wendouree bin day at a glance

Everything in this corridor is moving. Your bin schedule is one of the few constants.

Collection days are among the most reliable things about a fast-growing suburb.

About your council's collection service

Wendouree falls under Ballarat City for waste and recycling collections.

  • Ballarat City Council provides a three-bin kerbside service across the regional city, covering heritage areas and newer growth suburbs alike.
  • The council runs a fortnightly alternating cycle for recycling and garden organics bins.
  • Ballarat has a strong commitment to waste reduction, offering a range of recycling and composting resources through the council website.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

Visit Ballarat City 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?

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.

How often is recycling collected?

In many councils, recycling is collected every two weeks, often alternating with garden organics. Some areas run weekly recycling, and a few run weekly general waste with fortnightly everything else. Enter your address above to find your specific schedule.

What goes in the yellow recycling bin?

The yellow-lid bin accepts paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, steel and aluminium cans, and rigid plastic containers (bottles, tubs, trays). Soft plastics, food waste, and contaminated packaging don't belong in it.

Nearby suburbs

This part of Melbourne is made up of many suburbs with different schedules. Here are the ones closest to you.

Ballarat CentralLucasSebastopolDelacombe

Quick tips for bin night

  • Rinse before you bin it. Your recycling doesn't clean itself. A 10-second rinse now saves sorting staff hours later and keeps your bin from becoming a science experiment.
  • Flatten before you fill. A single un-flattened box can eat half your recycling bin. Break it down first and you'll fit a fortnight of cardboard without a fight.
  • Rain isn't an excuse. The bin doesn't care if it's raining. Neither does the truck. Put it out anyway.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Wendouree 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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