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Mount Beauty bin day & collection schedule

Alpine Shire · VIC 3699 · typically Thursdays

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Mount Beauty waste collection overview

Mount Beauty is a VIC suburb in postcode 3699, served by Alpine Shire for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 240km North-East of Melbourne CBD.

Locals know it for the Mount Beauty ski resort.

Most streets in Mount Beauty have a Thursday collection day, though your exact day depends on your street.

The rest of this page covers Mount Beauty's bins, schedule pattern and local collection notes. An address search gives you the precise dates for your street.

Key facts

  • Council: Alpine Shire
  • Typical collection day: Thursday
  • Postcode: 3699
  • Population: 1,800
  • Location: 240km North-East of Melbourne CBD
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Mount Beauty have?

Here is what Alpine Shire collects from Mount Beauty kerbs, and how often each bin goes out.

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

Mount Beauty bin day at a glance

Green space, green bin. The garden organics collection is more useful here than you might think.

Living near parks and waterways means more yard material. Council has a separate stream for that.

About your council's collection service

Mount Beauty falls under Alpine Shire for waste and recycling collections.

  • Alpine Shire provides a kerbside collection service in Mount Beauty, covering general waste and recycling.
  • General waste and recycling collected fortnightly.
  • Check the Alpine Shire 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 Alpine Shire website for the official policy and any service updates.

A delayed week often means a fuller bin

When collections are pushed back over a holiday period, the gap between pickups grows. General waste and organics can build up faster than usual, especially across the festive season when households produce more of both.

Tip: Squash and flatten where you can, and avoid overfilling. A lid that will not close can mean the truck skips your bin.

Frequently asked questions

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

Bulky items never go in kerbside bins. Alpine Shire 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.

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.

What counts as recycling contamination?

Anything in the yellow bin that does not belong: food soiled packaging, soft plastics, clothing, electrical items. It matters because a contaminated load from Mount Beauty can send a whole truck to landfill, and Alpine Shire can tag or refuse repeat offending bins.

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 will not close, and Alpine Shire's trucks can skip a propped open bin. Break down the boxes and save yourself the drama.
  • Flatten before you fill. A single unflattened box can eat half the recycling bin, and in Mount Beauty the next yellow collection is a fortnight away. Break it down first and a fortnight of cardboard fits without a fight.
  • Set a reminder now. Missed bin night in Mount Beauty means a two week wait for the fortnightly bins. One recurring Thursday evening reminder costs you nothing. The two week smell costs something.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Mount Beauty 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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