Changes to bin collection in some areas

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Due to high population growth within the City of Melton, some household bin collection schedules have changed. 

Changes to affected households include:

  • change in bin collection day
  • change in bin collection week
  • change in bin collection day and week.

The changes came into effect on Monday 4 May 2026.

How to check if you're affected by the changes

Affected households will have received a letter in the mail during April, detailing changes to their collection. 

You can also simply enter your address into the interactive map below. A pop up will tell you whether your household is affected and let you know the changes specific to your property. 

The changes are also reflected on the Find my bin day page.  

If you have any questions or require further information, you can contact our waste management contractor, JJ’s Waste & Recycling on 03 9791 9948

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my bin collection changing?

The City of Melton is growing quickly, and more people are moving into some areas. To keep the service working well, bin collection routes have changed.

When do the changes to my bin collection start?

Your new bin collection schedule started from the week beginning Monday 4 May 2026.

What is changing for me?

Affected households will have received a letter in the mail during April, detailing changes to their collection.

Your bin collection day, week, or day and week, may have changed. Use the map on this webpage to see your new bin collection schedule.

Changeover Week

What is Changeover Week?

Changeover Week is the first week of the new schedule, starting Monday 4 May 2026.

What do I need to do?

Put your bins out before 6am on your new collection day.

What if I put my bin out on the wrong day?

If you forget to put your bins out according to collection changes during changeover week, don’t worry. 

During changeover week, bins will be collected based on your new schedule. However, if you forget and put your bins out on the old schedule, you can contact Council to advise us and arrange a collection.

After changeover week, your bins will only be collected according to the new schedule.

After Changeover Week

What do I do after the first week?

Keep putting your bins out on your new collection day every week.

If there is a problem

What if my bin is not collected?

Contact JJ’s Waste and Recycling Waste Team on 03 9791 9948.