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Wendouree bin day & collection schedule

Ballarat City · VIC 3355

Schedule data last verified: August 2026

Wendouree waste collection overview

Kerbside collection in Wendouree (VIC 3355) is run by Ballarat City, which sets the bins, the zones and the schedule.

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?

The standard Wendouree lineup from Ballarat City is listed below. Because the cycles differ, no two weeks put exactly the same bins on the kerb.

  • 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 in Wendouree?

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

Can I get a larger or extra bin?

Ballarat City offers larger or additional bins for eligible households, such as big families or medical needs, usually for a fee. Contact the council's waste team; if you are new to Wendouree, check what size is standard first, since upgrade policies differ between councils.

What goes in the yellow recycling bin?

Paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, steel and aluminium cans, and rigid plastic containers like bottles, tubs and trays. Soft plastics, food waste and contaminated packaging do not belong in it anywhere in VIC.

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

  • Face the opening to the street. The lifter arm on Ballarat City'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.
  • Two rules, both matter. There is a correct bin and there is a correct night. These are two different things and both matter.
  • Break down those boxes. Overfilling the recycling bin means the lid will not close, and Ballarat City's trucks can skip a propped open bin. Break down the boxes and save yourself the drama.

Get the schedule for your street

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

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