Merrigum bin day & collection schedule
Greater Shepparton City · VIC 3618 · typically Sundays
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
Merrigum waste collection overview
In Merrigum, postcode 3618, waste and recycling services come from Greater Shepparton City.
The suburb sits roughly 25km West of Shepparton.
Locals know it for the Merrigum recreation reserve.
Most streets in Merrigum are collected on a Sunday, 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 Merrigum generally; your own street's dates come from the address search on the home page.
Key facts
- Council: Greater Shepparton City
- Typical collection day: Sunday (varies by street, search your address to confirm)
- Postcode: 3618
- Location: 25km West of Shepparton
- State: VIC
Which bins does Merrigum have?
These are the bins Greater Shepparton City supplies to Merrigum households, each on its own cycle, which is why the kerb looks different from week to week.
- General Waste, collected weekly.
- Recycling, collected fortnightly.
- Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.
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About your council's collection service
Merrigum falls under Greater Shepparton City for waste and recycling collections.
- Greater Shepparton City provides a kerbside collection service in Merrigum, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
- Check the Greater Shepparton City 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 Greater Shepparton City website for the official policy and any service updates.
Christmas and New Year cause the longest delays
The period between Christmas and New Year is the most disruptive for collections. Many councils run reduced schedules over the summer break, with some pickups delayed by several days. The official council website is the most reliable source during this stretch.
Tip: Set a reminder for the week before Christmas to check your council's holiday schedule. The window for putting out general waste before the break fills up fast.
Frequently asked questions
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 Greater Shepparton City runs use an automated arm, and bins in Merrigum blocked by cars, poles or low branches are the most common reason a bin gets skipped.
What happens if I miss bin night in Merrigum?
General waste catches up next week, but Greater Shepparton City collects recycling and garden organics fortnightly, so a missed night there can mean a two week wait. If a bin is overflowing as a result, Greater Shepparton City may offer a special collection; check their website for the process.
How often is recycling collected in Merrigum?
Greater Shepparton City collects recycling fortnightly, alternating with the garden organics bin. The typical Merrigum collection day is Sunday, and an address search shows which fortnight you are in right now.
Nearby suburbs
Nearby suburbs have their own bin schedules. Here are the ones closest to you.
Quick tips for bin night
- Holiday weeks shuffle the schedule. Long weekends can quietly push Greater Shepparton City collections back a day. Check before a public holiday so you are not chasing the truck down the street.
- Know your fortnight. Merrigum alternates its fortnightly bins, and guessing wrong is the classic move. The neighbours' kerb on Sunday morning is the traditional answer; an address search is the reliable one.
- 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.
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