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Maclean bin day & collection schedule

Clarence Valley · NSW 2463 · typically Fridays

Schedule data last verified: August 2026

Maclean waste collection overview

Kerbside collection in Maclean (NSW 2463) is run by Clarence Valley, which sets the bins, the zones and the schedule.

The suburb sits roughly 40km North-East of Grafton.

Locals know it for the the Scottish tartan poles and the Clarence River cane fields.

Most streets in Maclean are collected on a Friday, but collection days here are set street by street and yours can differ. Search your address to get the day and the bins for your place.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Clarence Valley
  • Typical collection day: Friday (varies by street, search your address to confirm)
  • Postcode: 2463
  • Location: 40km North-East of Grafton
  • State: NSW

Which bins does Maclean have?

Here is what Clarence Valley collects from Maclean kerbs, and how often each bin goes out.

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

Maclean 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

Maclean falls under Clarence Valley for waste and recycling collections.

  • Clarence Valley provides a kerbside collection service in Maclean, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
  • General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
  • Check the Clarence Valley website for the latest information on what's accepted in each bin.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

Visit Clarence Valley website for the official policy and any service updates.

Did you know?

Electronic waste is the fastest-growing waste stream in Australia.

Phones, laptops, and cables shouldn't go in any kerbside bin. Most councils have e-waste drop-off points at transfer stations or library branches.

Frequently asked questions

What do I do with old electronics?

Never any kerbside bin. E-waste is banned or diverted from landfill across Australia, and Clarence Valley 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.

How do I get rid of furniture or a mattress in Maclean?

Bulky items never go in kerbside bins. Clarence Valley runs a hard waste service, either booked on demand or on scheduled dates depending on the area; the booking form and accepted items list are on the council website. Charities collect saleable furniture free.

What goes in the yellow recycling bin?

Paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, steel and aluminium cans, and rigid plastic containers like bottles, tubs and trays. Soft plastics, food waste and contaminated packaging do not belong in it anywhere in NSW.

Nearby suburbs

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

YambaGraftonSouth Grafton

Quick tips for bin night

  • Summer bins need managing. A Maclean red bin in January is a different beast. Bag food scraps tight, keep the bin in shade if you can, and get it out every single week even when it is barely half full.
  • 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.
  • The lid has to close. An overflowing bin with the lid propped open often gets skipped, and then it waits until the following Friday, or spills down the street. If it will not shut, it will not go.

Get the schedule for your street

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

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