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Murchison bin day & collection schedule

Greater Shepparton City · VIC 3610 · typically Fridays

Murchison waste collection overview

Murchison is a VIC suburb in postcode 3610, served by Greater Shepparton City for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 170km N of Melbourne CBD.

Locals know it for the Murchison Meteorite impact zone and Goulburn River walks.

Most streets in Murchison have a Friday collection day, though your exact day depends on your street.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Greater Shepparton City
  • Typical collection day: Friday
  • Postcode: 3610
  • Population: 1,200
  • Location: 170km N of Melbourne CBD
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Murchison have?

Greater Shepparton City provides the following kerbside bins in Murchison. 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.

Murchison 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

Murchison falls under Greater Shepparton City 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 Greater Shepparton City website for the official policy and any service updates.

Australia Day and Anzac Day can move your collection

Australia Day on 26 January and Anzac Day on 25 April are public holidays nationwide. When either lands on a weekday, councils that collect that day often delay the rest of the week by one day.

Tip: If your bin day is mid-week, glance at the council notice the week these dates fall on a weekday.

Frequently asked questions

How often is recycling collected?

In many councils, recycling is collected every two weeks, often alternating with garden organics. Some areas run weekly recycling, and a few run weekly general waste with fortnightly everything else. Enter your address above to find your specific schedule.

Should I rinse containers before recycling?

A quick rinse is enough. Containers do not need to be spotless, just empty and free of large food residue. A few seconds under the tap, or a swish with leftover dishwater, keeps the load clean without wasting water.

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.

Nearby suburbs

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

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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.
  • The lid has to close. An overflowing bin with the lid propped open often gets skipped, or spills down the street. If it won't shut, it won't go.
  • 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.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Murchison 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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