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Beechworth bin day & collection schedule

Indigo Shire · VIC 3747

Schedule data last verified: June 2026

Beechworth waste collection overview

Beechworth is a VIC suburb in postcode 3747, served by Indigo Shire for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

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?

Indigo Shire provides the following kerbside bins in Beechworth. Each has a different frequency, so the bins you put out vary 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 not collected?

Common reasons include: the bin lid wasn't fully closed, the bin wasn't at the kerb before the truck passed, there was contamination in the recycling bin, or the bin was blocking the truck's mechanical arm. Your council's website usually has a missed collection form.

What counts as contamination?

Contamination means putting the wrong items in the recycling bin: food-soiled packaging, soft plastics, clothing, electrical items, or anything not specifically accepted kerbside. High contamination can cause an entire truck load to be sent to landfill.

Can I put broken glass in the recycling bin?

Unbroken glass bottles and jars belong in recycling. Broken glass is a safety hazard for sorting staff and collection workers. Wrap it in newspaper, place it in a sealed bag, and put it in the general waste bin instead.

Nearby suburbs

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

RutherglenYackandandahChiltern

Quick tips for bin night

  • 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.
  • Loose, not bagged. Tip your recycling in loose. A tied bag can't be opened on the sorting line, so the whole lot gets treated as rubbish. The bag defeats the entire point.
  • 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 Beechworth 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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