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Great Western bin day & collection schedule

Northern Grampians Shire · VIC 3374

Schedule data last verified: August 2026

Great Western waste collection overview

Northern Grampians Shire handles the bins in Great Western, a VIC suburb in postcode 3374.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Northern Grampians Shire
  • Postcode: 3374
  • Population: 800
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Great Western have?

Great Western homes get the bins below from Northern Grampians Shire. Their frequencies differ, so which ones go out changes with the week.

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

Great Western 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

Great Western falls under Northern Grampians Shire for waste and recycling collections.

  • Northern Grampians Shire provides kerbside waste and recycling collection across Stawell, St Arnaud, and surrounding communities.
  • Collections operate fortnightly across the shire. Check the council website for your specific collection day.
  • Halls Gap, within the shire, borders the Grampians National Park. Properties in tourist areas can have seasonal variations in bin services.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

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

What goes where: nappies and wipes

Correct bin: General Waste (red lid).

Disposable nappies and baby wipes are general waste, even the ones labelled biodegradable, which do not break down in a standard kerbside system.

Avoid: Don't flush wipes, even flushable ones. They contribute to blockages in the sewer network.

Frequently asked questions

What is FOGO and does it apply here?

FOGO means food scraps composted together with garden waste in a green bin. Great Western's standard lineup does not currently include that bin, so food waste goes in general waste for now; councils across VIC are progressively adding organics services.

Can I put the bin out the night before?

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

What do I do with old electronics?

Never any kerbside bin. E-waste is banned or diverted from landfill across Victoria, and Northern Grampians Shire lists its e-waste drop off options online, usually the local transfer station plus periodic collection events. Officeworks takes computers, phones and cables in most areas.

Nearby suburbs

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

StawellHalls GapSt Arnaud

Quick tips for bin night

  • Wishful recycling is not recycling. Putting something in the yellow bin and hoping for the best is contamination, and Northern Grampians 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 Northern Grampians Shire's trucks can skip a propped open bin. Break down the boxes and save yourself the drama.
  • Rain is not an excuse. The bin does not care if it is raining. Neither does the truck. Put it out anyway.

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

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