Bin collection on Tuesday 27 January will start from 5am due to extreme heat forecast. Please put your bins out the night before. Thank you for your understanding.
Published on 23 January 2026
Severe heat conditions are predicted for Melbourne in the coming days.
Our bin collection will start earlier on Tuesday 27 January so that our staff can complete their collections before the hottest part of the day, and our Recycling and Waste Centre may close – check our website to keep updated.
Stay informed on hot, dry, windy days by checking emergency.vic.gov.au regularly and by downloading the VicEmergency app on your phone.
Cool spaces in Council facilities include our:
For information on staying safe in the heat visit: Extreme heat - Better Health Channel