AN ongoing review of Kingston Council’s waste collection service does not include changes to weekly pickups.
Kingston Council is drafting a new “waste strategy”, aiming to divert 80 percent of waste from landfill by 2030 in line with Victoria’s statewide target. In a statement, Kingston Council said “at this stage, there are no proposed changes to standard kerbside bin sizes or collection frequencies for garbage, recycling, and food and garden bins. However, the Victorian Government has set a goal for mandatory separation of glass by 2027, and food and garden waste by 2030.”
Currently Kingston Council collects landfill rubbish weekly. Some Victorian councils have shifted to a fortnightly collection. Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley said “waste is something that affects everyone, every week. We want to make sure our new strategy reflects the needs and ideas of our community, while also meeting the state’s ambitious waste targets.” “This is a chance for residents to share their thoughts and help us plan how Kingston manages waste in smarter, more sustainable ways,” she said.
Submissions on the waste strategy close on 3 November. For more information visit yourkingstonyoursay.com.au/future-waste
First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone – 22 October 2025