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Castlemaine bin day & collection schedule

Mount Alexander Shire · VIC 3450

Schedule data last verified: August 2026

Castlemaine waste collection overview

Castlemaine sits in the Mount Alexander Shire area of VIC, postcode 3450, and follows that council's kerbside schedule.

The rest of this page covers Castlemaine's bins, schedule pattern and local collection notes. An address search gives you the precise dates for your street.

Key facts

  • Council: Mount Alexander Shire
  • Postcode: 3450
  • Population: 10,000
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Castlemaine have?

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

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

Castlemaine 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

Castlemaine falls under Mount Alexander Shire for waste and recycling collections.

  • Mount Alexander Shire provides kerbside waste and recycling collection across Castlemaine, Maldon, and surrounding communities.
  • Collections operate fortnightly across the shire. Check the council website for your specific collection day.
  • Mount Alexander Shire has a strong environmental culture. The council runs various resource recovery and composting programs alongside kerbside collection.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

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

A delayed week often means a fuller bin

When collections are pushed back over a holiday period, the gap between pickups grows. General waste and organics can build up faster than usual, especially across the festive season when households produce more of both.

Tip: Squash and flatten where you can, and avoid overfilling. A lid that will not close can mean the truck skips your bin.

Frequently asked questions

Can I put the bin out the night before?

Yes, and it is the safer habit. Mount Alexander Shire asks for bins at the kerb by early morning on collection day, and trucks in Castlemaine can run early. The evening before beats the dawn sprint. Keep them clear of driveways, parked cars and other bins.

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.

Are the bins different if I rent in Castlemaine?

No, bins attach to the property, not the resident, so renters use whatever Mount Alexander Shire supplies to the address. If bins are missing or broken at a new rental, report it to the council or your property manager; replacement is usually free and does not need the owner.

Nearby suburbs

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

MaldonChewtonNewstead

Quick tips for bin night

  • Wishful recycling is not recycling. Putting something in the yellow bin and hoping for the best is contamination, and Mount Alexander Shire tags bins for it. When in doubt, it is general waste.
  • Break down those boxes. Overfilling the recycling bin means the lid will not close, and Mount Alexander Shire's trucks can skip a propped open bin. Break down the boxes and save yourself the drama.
  • Batteries are not bin material. A battery in any Castlemaine bin is a fire waiting to happen in the truck. Drop them at a supermarket collection tub instead. The truck driver thanks you.

Get the schedule for your street

Zones split Castlemaine street by street. An address search shows exactly which bins go out at your place, and when.

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