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Harrietville bin day & collection schedule

Alpine Shire · VIC 3741

Harrietville waste collection overview

Harrietville is a VIC suburb in postcode 3741, served by Alpine Shire for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 245km NE of Melbourne CBD.

Locals know it for the Harrietville falls.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Alpine Shire
  • Postcode: 3741
  • Population: 350
  • Location: 245km NE of Melbourne CBD
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Harrietville have?

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

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

Harrietville 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

Harrietville falls under Alpine Shire for waste and recycling collections.

  • This council operates a standard three-bin kerbside service: general waste (red lid), recycling (yellow lid), and garden organics (green lid).
  • Collections are typically fortnightly, with recycling and organics alternating each week.
  • Your exact collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find it.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

Visit Alpine 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

What do I do with old electronics?

E-waste (phones, laptops, cables, printers) should never go in any kerbside bin. Most councils have e-waste drop-off points at transfer stations, and some libraries and community centres also accept small items. Check your council's website.

Should I rinse containers before recycling?

A quick rinse is enough. Containers do not need to be spotless, just empty and free of large food residue. A few seconds under the tap, or a swish with leftover dishwater, keeps the load clean without wasting water.

What is FOGO and do I have it?

FOGO stands for Food Organics and Garden Organics. It is a kerbside service where food scraps go in the same bin as garden waste and are composted. Not every council offers it yet. If your green bin lid says garden organics only, keep food out of it.

Nearby suburbs

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

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Quick tips for bin night

  • Break down those boxes. Overfilling the recycling bin means the lid won't close. Lids need to close for collection. Break down the boxes and save yourself the drama.
  • 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 Harrietville 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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