Mount Alexander Shire · VIC 3450
Schedule data last verified: June 2026
Castlemaine is a VIC suburb in postcode 3450, served by Mount Alexander Shire for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.
This page summarises the bin schedule, recycling rules and council details that apply to Castlemaine. For the live schedule for your specific address, enter it on the home page.
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.
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.
Castlemaine falls under Mount Alexander Shire for waste and recycling collections.
Visit Mount Alexander Shire website for the official policy and any service updates.
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.
Most councils say bins should be at the kerb by 6 AM on collection day but can go out the evening before. Keep them off the road and clear of driveways, parked cars, and other bins.
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.
A clean, dry pizza box is recyclable. If the base is soaked with grease and cheese, tear off and recycle the clean lid, and put the greasy part in general waste. Oil contaminates the paper recycling process.
The neighbouring streets have their own schedules. Here's what's happening nearby.
Bin days in Castlemaine 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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