Bin Night Tonight Councils Coverage Guides About Privacy Contact

Maffra bin day & collection schedule

Wellington Shire · VIC 3860

Maffra waste collection overview

Maffra is a VIC suburb in postcode 3860, served by Wellington Shire for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 225km E of Melbourne CBD.

Locals know it for the Maffra Sugar Beet Museum, recalling Gippsland's 1890s sugar industry.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Wellington Shire
  • Postcode: 3860
  • Location: 225km E of Melbourne CBD
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Maffra have?

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

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

Maffra 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

Maffra falls under Wellington 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 Wellington Shire website for the official policy and any service updates.

Recycling rule worth knowing

Keep lids closed on your recycling bin on collection day.

An overflowing recycling bin with the lid open can have its contents spilled by wind or rejected by the collection truck's automated arm.

Example: If your bin is full, break down any large cardboard boxes to make room rather than stacking items on top.

Frequently asked questions

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.

Can I get a larger bin?

Some councils offer larger or additional bins for eligible households, such as large families or medical needs. There's usually a fee. Contact your council's waste services team directly.

Can I put the bin out the night before?

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.

Nearby suburbs

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

SaleHeyfield

Quick tips for bin night

  • Caps off, lids on. Small plastic caps come off the bottle and go in the red bin. Metal lids on glass jars can stay put. It's a small rule that trips up a lot of people.
  • 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.
  • Check your bin before bin night. Bin night is not the time to discover your bin is still full from last fortnight. A quick check the day before saves you a very long fortnight.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Maffra vary by street and zone. Enter your address on the home page to see the next collection date for every bin.

Find my bin day