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Merrijig bin day & collection schedule

Mansfield Shire · VIC 3723

Schedule data last verified: August 2026

Merrijig waste collection overview

In Merrijig, postcode 3723, waste and recycling services come from Mansfield Shire.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Mansfield Shire
  • Postcode: 3723
  • Population: 200
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Merrijig have?

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

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

Merrijig bin day at a glance

No more standing at the kerb at 7am wondering if it's recycling week.

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About your council's collection service

Merrijig falls under Mansfield Shire for waste and recycling collections.

  • Mansfield Shire provides kerbside waste and recycling collection across Mansfield and surrounding high country townships.
  • Collections operate fortnightly. Some smaller townships and rural properties may have limited or no kerbside service.
  • Mansfield is a gateway to Victoria's alpine areas. Seasonal visitors and holiday properties mean some areas have varying collection arrangements across the year.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

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

Did you know?

Australia recycles around 84% of paper and cardboard.

Paper is one of the most successfully recovered materials in Australia's waste stream, largely because it's well-understood and sorted effectively kerbside.

Frequently asked questions

Should I rinse containers before recycling?

A quick rinse is enough; empty and free of chunks beats spotless. It keeps Merrijig's fortnightly recycling load clean without wasting water, and it keeps your bin from getting ripe between collections.

Do I get money back for drink containers?

Yes. CDS Vic refunds 10 cents per eligible drink container in VIC, at depots, return machines and bag drop points. Containers you redeem are extra money in your pocket; eligible containers you skip still go in the recycling bin.

Can broken glass go in the recycling bin?

No. Unbroken bottles and jars belong in the yellow bin, but broken glass is a hazard for sorting staff. Wrap it in newspaper, seal it in a bag and put it in the general waste bin.

Nearby suburbs

The surrounding suburbs each have their own collection days. Here are the closest ones.

MansfieldJamiesonBonnie Doon

Quick tips for bin night

  • Check your bin before bin night. Bin night is not the time to discover the bin is still full from last fortnight. A quick check the day before saves a very long fortnight.
  • 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.
  • Rinse before you bin it. Your recycling does not clean itself. A ten second rinse now saves sorting staff hours later and keeps a Merrijig bin from becoming a science experiment between fortnightly collections.

Get the schedule for your street

The suburb level picture above is a guide; your street is the real answer. Search your address for the next four weeks of collections.

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