Weekly red bin collection toreturn under Liberal-National government

17 August 2026

Weekly red bin collection toreturn under Liberal-National government
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Mitchell Shire residents havewelcomed The Nationals' commitment to weekly red bin collections if elected ingovernment this November, with regional Victorian families no longer having towait two weeks to get rid of their household rubbish.

The Liberal and Nationals havecommitted to guaranteeing weekly red bin collections across Victoria, endingthe fortnightly arrangements that have left many Mitchell Shire households withoverflowing bins and unpleasant smells.

The Nationals Member for EuroaAnnabelle Cleeland said the policy would provide welcome relief for localfamilies dealing with increasingly difficult waste collection arrangementsunder Labor.

"Victorian families arepaying more and getting less from this Labor Government, and fortnightlyrubbish collection is a perfect example," Ms Cleeland said.

"People should not have tolive with an overflowing red bin for two weeks because Labor has decided thatbasic household services are something Victorians can simply go without.

"Under our government, everyVictorian household will be guaranteed a weekly red bin collection."

Mitchell Shire is among more than30 Victorian councils that have moved to fortnightly general waste collections,leaving families to manage household rubbish for up to two weeks at a time.

Ms Cleeland said the impact wasparticularly significant for families, older Victorians and households inregional communities like Mitchell Shire, where alternative waste disposaloptions can be limited.

"This is about common senseand giving families a basic service they can rely on," Ms Cleeland said.

"If you have a full bin, youshould not have to wait another seven days before it is emptied.

"Families should not have tochoose between cramming rubbish into an already overflowing bin, payingadditional fees to dispose of it elsewhere, or simply putting up with thesmell."

The move to fortnightlycollections has also been linked to a rise in illegal dumping and littering, ashouseholds run out of space and turn to other means of getting rid of theirrubbish.

"When bins can't cope,rubbish ends up where it shouldn't - dumped on roadsides, in reserves, or leftto litter our towns," Ms Cleeland said.

"The Nationals has a clearplan to make sure Victorian households get the services they pay for.

"While Labor continues tomake life harder and more expensive, the Nationals are offering a practicalsolution that will make a difference at the kerbside every week.

"The next Victorian electionis a choice between more of the same under Labor, or a fresh start with agovernment that listens to families and delivers the services they need."