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Beechworth bin day & collection schedule

Indigo Shire · VIC 3747

Schedule data last verified: August 2026

Beechworth waste collection overview

Kerbside collection in Beechworth (VIC 3747) is run by Indigo Shire, which sets the bins, the zones and the schedule.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Indigo Shire
  • Postcode: 3747
  • Population: 3,000
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Beechworth have?

These are the bins Indigo Shire supplies to Beechworth households, each on its own cycle, which is why the kerb looks different from week to week.

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

Beechworth bin day at a glance

The heritage homes get character. The bins still go out the same as everyone else's.

Some things don't change regardless of how old the neighbourhood is.

About your council's collection service

Beechworth falls under Indigo Shire for waste and recycling collections.

  • Indigo Shire provides kerbside waste and recycling collection across NE Victorian townships including Rutherglen, Beechworth, Yackandandah, and Chiltern.
  • Collections operate fortnightly across the shire. Check the Indigo Shire website for your specific collection day.
  • Many Indigo Shire townships are heritage-listed areas. Some properties in older streetscapes have specific bin placement requirements.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

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

Recycling rule worth knowing

Remove caps and lids from plastic bottles before recycling.

Caps are often a different type of plastic that causes contamination if mixed with the bottle material. Metal screw-top lids on glass jars are the exception and those can stay on.

Example: Milk bottles, shampoo bottles, soft drink bottles: pop the cap off first.

Frequently asked questions

Why was my bin in Beechworth not collected?

The usual reasons: the lid was not fully closed, the bin was out after the truck passed, contamination was spotted in the recycling, or the truck arm could not reach past a parked car. Indigo Shire has a missed collection form on its website; report it and leave the bin out.

How often is recycling collected in Beechworth?

Indigo Shire collects recycling fortnightly. Collection days vary by street, and an address search shows which fortnight you are in right now.

Do I get money back for drink containers?

Yes. CDS Vic refunds 10 cents per eligible drink container in VIC, at depots, return machines and bag drop points. Containers you redeem are extra money in your pocket; eligible containers you skip still go in the recycling bin.

Nearby suburbs

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

RutherglenYackandandahChiltern

Quick tips for bin night

  • Rinse before you bin it. Your recycling does not clean itself. A ten second rinse now saves sorting staff hours later and keeps a Beechworth bin from becoming a science experiment between fortnightly collections.
  • Set a reminder now. Missed bin night in Beechworth means a two week wait for the fortnightly bins. One calendar reminder costs you nothing. The two week smell costs something.
  • 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

Skip the guesswork on bin night in Beechworth. One address search shows the confirmed dates for every bin you have.

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