Bins and collection services
Check your bin day
Enter your address in the map below to find your collection day and service details.
Collection times
Bin collections take place between 6 am and 6 pm. They will be emptied any time between 6 am and 6 pm that day.
Put your bins out before 6 am on collection day. Return them to your property within 24 hours of being collected.
We collect bins on public holidays, except Christmas Day. Christmas Day collection changes will be advertised in advance.
Collection day schedule
If you prefer, you can use the collection schedule table below to find your collection day.
|
Day |
Collection area |
Bounded by… |
|---|---|---|
|
Monday |
Albert Park |
St Kilda Road, Albert Road, Canterbury Road, Nimmo Street, Beaconsfield Parade, Mills Street, Richardson Street, Pickles Street, City Road, Kings Way and Dorcas Street. |
|
Tuesday |
St Kilda and East St Kilda |
Barkly Street, Carlisle Street, Hotham Street, Inkerman Street, Orrong Road and Dandenong Road/Queens Way. |
|
Wednesday |
St Kilda and Elwood |
Carlisle Street, Hotham Street, Glenhuntly Road, St Kilda Street, Ormond Esplanade/Marine Parade, Barkly Street, Dickens Street and Brighton Road. |
|
Thursday |
Middle Park and St Kilda Road |
St Kilda Road, High Street, Punt Road/Barkly Street, Carlisle Street, Brighton Road, Dickens Street, Barkly Street, Marine Parade/Beaconsfield Parade, Nimmo Street, Canterbury Road, Fitzroy Street, Queens Road and Albert Road. |
|
Friday |
Port Melbourne |
Pickles Street, Richardson Street, Mills Street, The Boulevard/Beach Street, Todd Road and Westgate Freeway |
Report a missed bin collection
If your bin has not been collected by 6 pm on collection day, report a missed collection and leave your bin out so our crews can return to collect it.
Report a missed collection any time through My Port Phillip. You can also call ASSIST on 03 9209 6777 during business hours.
Repair, replace or change a bin
Contact us if your bin is:
- damaged
- lost
- stolen
- too small for your needs
- larger than you need.
You can request:
- a bin repair
- a replacement bin
- a different bin size.
Request a repair, replacement or a change to your bin any time through My Port Phillip. You can also call ASSIST on 03 9209 6777 during business hours.
Bin sizes and entitlements
Houses and units
Eligible properties receive:
- one 120-litre general waste bin (red lid)
- one 240-litre recycling bin (yellow lid)
- one 120-litre food and garden organics (FOGO) bin (green lid)
You can choose a different-sized general waste bin:
- 80-litre bin – receive an annual rates rebate of $82
- 240-litre bin – additional annual charge of $326
The kerbside FOGO service charge is $90 for 2026–27 and is included in your rates notice.
Apartments
Apartment residents use shared waste and recycling services.
Only the property owner or building manager can request changes to bin allocations.
Apartment buildings are allocated waste capacity under State Government requirements. Because of this, the smaller bin rebate is not available for apartment properties.
Find out more about apartment bins and waste collections.
Sizes
| Volume | Height | Depth | Width |
| 80 litre | 85 cm | 51 cm | 45 cm |
| 120 litre | 91 to 93 cm | 56 cm | 48 cm |
| 240 litre | 107 cm | 74 cm | 59 cm |
What goes in each bin
Public litter bins
We maintain approximately 650 public or street litter bins across Port Phillip.
Our litter bins are provided for public use and must not be used for household or commercial waste.
How often are public litter bins emptied?
Collection frequency varies depending on location and demand.
Emptying schedule
| Location | Emptying schedule |
|---|---|
| Large shopping centres | Daily and twice on weekends |
| Small shopping centres | 3 times per week |
| Milk bars and cafes | 3 times per week |
| Foreshore | Daily to weekly |
The above schedules are a guide only. Some locations are emptied more often based on usage and seasonal factors.
You can use My Port Phillip to:
- report a damaged litter bin
- request a new litter bin.
Requests for new bins are assessed based on needs and costs, including ongoing costs, before approval.
Request repair or installation of a street bin on My Port Phillip.
Business waste services
Separate waste and recycling services are available for commercial properties.