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Alexandra bin day & collection schedule

Murrindindi Shire · VIC 3714

Schedule data last verified: June 2026

Alexandra waste collection overview

Alexandra is a VIC suburb in postcode 3714, served by Murrindindi Shire for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

This page summarises the bin schedule, recycling rules and council details that apply to Alexandra. For the live schedule for your specific address, enter it on the home page.

Key facts

  • Council: Murrindindi Shire
  • Postcode: 3714
  • Population: 3,000
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Alexandra have?

Murrindindi Shire provides the following kerbside bins in Alexandra. Each has a different frequency, so the bins you put out vary week to week.

  • General Waste, collected fortnightly.
  • Recycling, collected fortnightly.

Alexandra bin day at a glance

Old streetscapes, modern bin schedule. The two coexist just fine.

Whatever year your house was built, the kerbside collection is very much a current-era thing.

About your council's collection service

Alexandra falls under Murrindindi Shire for waste and recycling collections.

  • Murrindindi Shire provides kerbside waste and recycling collection across townships including Alexandra, Yea, Eildon, and Kinglake.
  • Collections operate fortnightly across serviced townships. Some rural and semi-rural properties may have limited kerbside service.
  • Parts of Murrindindi Shire were affected by the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. The shire has community education around fire-safe bin storage and placement.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

Visit Murrindindi Shire website for the official policy and any service updates.

What goes where: batteries

Correct bin: Neither bin. Drop off at Bunnings or a council facility..

Batteries can cause fires in both collection trucks and at sorting facilities. Bunnings stores, some councils, and battery retailers accept used batteries for safe recycling.

Avoid: Don't put batteries in any kerbside bin, not even the general waste bin.

Frequently asked questions

Should I rinse containers before recycling?

A quick rinse is enough. Containers do not need to be spotless, just empty and free of large food residue. A few seconds under the tap, or a swish with leftover dishwater, keeps the load clean without wasting water.

Can I put my bins in any spot on the kerb?

Place bins on the footpath or nature strip near the kerb, with the lid opening facing the road, and leave a gap of about half a metre around each one. Trucks with an automated arm need clear space and cannot reach bins blocked by cars, poles, or trees.

What goes in the green bin?

Green-lid bins typically take garden waste: grass clippings, leaves, small branches, and prunings. If your council runs a FOGO (Food Organics and Garden Organics) service, food scraps can go in too, usually in an approved compostable liner.

Nearby suburbs

The neighbouring streets have their own schedules. Here's what's happening nearby.

YeaEildonKinglake

Quick tips for bin night

  • Holiday weeks shuffle the schedule. Long weekends quietly push collections back a day. Check the council notice before a public holiday so you're not chasing the truck down the street.
  • The lid has to close. An overflowing bin with the lid propped open often gets skipped, or spills down the street. If it won't shut, it won't go.
  • Empty it before you bin it. A half-full bottle leaks through the paper and cardboard sharing its bin. Drain liquids first and the whole load stays cleaner.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Alexandra vary by street and zone. Enter your address on the home page to see the next collection date for every bin.

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