Waste Collection

Waste Collection

Explore kerbside waste collection services in Benalla, including urban and rural schedules. Find your collection dates, learn about recycling, green waste, and general waste services to stay informed.

Holiday Kerbside Collection Changes

Kerbside bin collection days will change during the Christmas and New Year period.

Changes to collection dates

  • Thursday 25 December collections will occur on Wednesday 24 December
  • Thursday 1 January collections will occur on Wednesday 31 December

Residents are asked to put bins out one day earlier than usual during these weeks.

All other collections unchanged

Regular kerbside collection schedules will continue as normal outside of the dates listed above.

Important reminders

  • Please place your bin out the night before your scheduled collection day to avoid a missed service.
  • Due to the altered schedule, bins may be collected at a different time of day than usual.

Thank you for your understanding and for helping keep collections running smoothly over the holiday period.

Standard Service Information

Benalla Rural City Council kerbside waste collection services are contracted to Foott Waste. 

Urban Waste Collection

  • Weekly: Organic (green waste) bins are collected weekly.
  • Fortnightly: Recycling (yellow bins) and general waste (red bins) are emptied on alternating fortnights.

Rural Waste Collection

  • Weekly: General waste (red bins).
  • Fortnightly: Recycling (yellow bins).
  • Note that rural properties do not receive green waste services.

When does my bin get collected? 

Find Your Collection Date

Enter your address to know your collection details

Alternatively, use these maps to determine what area you are in – Urban A or B, Rural A or B. 

Urban Waste Collection Map

Rural Waste Collection Map

You can then use these calendars to find your waste collection days, according to which area your property is in: