East Gippsland kerbside services vary by town and property. Serviced homes receive general waste and recycling, while the most populated areas also receive a garden-organics bin.
At a glance
Recycling bin: Check the calendar for your town and service area.
Garden organics bin: Check the calendar for your town; this service is not available to every property.
Sort it right
What goes in each bin
Use these rules for Council-provided bins. If your building uses a private service, check its signs or ask the service provider.
Yellow lid
Recycling bin
Check the calendar for your town and service area.
For the clean, empty household containers, paper and cardboard accepted by East Gippsland.
Put bins out the night before; collection starts at 6 am.
Keep recycling and garden waste loose, not bagged.
Remove bins within 24 hours after collection.
Never put e-waste in a kerbside bin.
Common questions
Quick answers
Does every East Gippsland property receive three bins?
No. Council provides either a two-bin or three-bin service depending on the property and area; other locations may use a rural trailer or bin enclosure.
Can food scraps go in the green-lid bin?
No. East Gippsland describes this as a green garden-organics service, not a FOGO service.
Is there one collection day for the whole shire?
No. Use the official calendar for your town or service area.