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Chewton bin day & collection schedule

Mount Alexander Shire · VIC 3451

Schedule data last verified: August 2026

Chewton waste collection overview

Kerbside collection in Chewton (VIC 3451) is run by Mount Alexander Shire, which sets the bins, the zones and the schedule.

Everything below applies to Chewton generally; your own street's dates come from the address search on the home page.

Key facts

  • Council: Mount Alexander Shire
  • Postcode: 3451
  • Population: 800
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Chewton have?

Here is what Mount Alexander Shire collects from Chewton kerbs, and how often each bin goes out.

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

Chewton 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

Chewton 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.

What goes where: polystyrene foam

Correct bin: General Waste (red lid).

Standard kerbside recycling doesn't accept polystyrene, the white foam used in appliance packaging. Break it up to fit in the red bin. Some specialist facilities accept it separately.

Avoid: Don't put polystyrene in the yellow recycling bin. It clogs machinery and can't be sorted.

Frequently asked questions

Can broken glass go in the recycling bin?

No. Unbroken bottles and jars belong in the yellow bin, but broken glass is a hazard for sorting staff. Wrap it in newspaper, seal it in a bag and put it in the general waste bin.

How often is recycling collected in Chewton?

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

Where exactly should the bin go on the kerb?

On the footpath or nature strip close to the kerb, lid opening facing the street, with about half a metre clear on each side. The trucks Mount Alexander Shire runs use an automated arm, and bins in Chewton blocked by cars, poles or low branches are the most common reason a bin gets skipped.

Nearby suburbs

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

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Quick tips for bin night

  • Know your fortnight. Chewton alternates its fortnightly bins, and guessing wrong is the classic move. The neighbours' kerb on bin morning is the traditional answer; an address search is the reliable one.
  • Rain is not an excuse. The bin does not care if it is raining. Neither does the truck. Put it out anyway.
  • Two rules, both matter. There is a correct bin and there is a correct night. These are two different things and both matter.

Get the schedule for your street

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

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