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Williamstown bin day & collection schedule

Hobsons Bay City · VIC 3016

Schedule data last verified: June 2026

Williamstown waste collection overview

Williamstown is a VIC suburb in postcode 3016, served by Hobsons Bay City for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Hobsons Bay City
  • Postcode: 3016
  • Population: 14,407
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Williamstown have?

Hobsons Bay City provides the following kerbside bins in Williamstown. 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.

Williamstown bin day at a glance

You know the bay is close when the wind changes direction the night before bin day.

Every suburb has its rhythms. Knowing your collection day is part of knowing your street.

About your council's collection service

Williamstown falls under Hobsons Bay City for waste and recycling collections.

  • Hobsons Bay City Council provides a three-bin kerbside service: general waste, recycling, and garden organics.
  • The recycling and garden organics bins alternate on a fortnightly cycle.
  • Some properties close to the bay have adjusted bin placement rules. Contact the council if you're unsure about your address.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

Visit Hobsons Bay 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

Can I recycle pizza boxes?

A clean, dry pizza box is recyclable. If the base is soaked with grease and cheese, tear off and recycle the clean lid, and put the greasy part in general waste. Oil contaminates the paper recycling process.

Should I rinse containers before recycling?

A quick rinse is enough. Containers do not need to be spotless, just empty and free of large food residue. A few seconds under the tap, or a swish with leftover dishwater, keeps the load clean without wasting water.

Can I get a larger bin?

Some councils offer larger or additional bins for eligible households, such as large families or medical needs. There's usually a fee. Contact your council's waste services team directly.

Nearby suburbs

The bay suburbs each run their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.

AltonaNewportYarraville

Quick tips for bin night

  • Wishful recycling isn't recycling. Putting something in the yellow bin and hoping for the best isn't recycling. It's contamination. When in doubt, it's general waste.
  • Two rules, both matter. There is a correct bin. There is a correct night. These are two different things and both matter.
  • Loose, not bagged. Tip your recycling in loose. A tied bag can't be opened on the sorting line, so the whole lot gets treated as rubbish. The bag defeats the entire point.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Williamstown 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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