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Newstead bin day & collection schedule

Mount Alexander Shire · VIC 3462

Schedule data last verified: June 2026

Newstead waste collection overview

Newstead is a VIC suburb in postcode 3462, served by Mount Alexander Shire for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Mount Alexander Shire
  • Postcode: 3462
  • Population: 600
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Newstead have?

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

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

Newstead 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

Newstead falls under Mount Alexander Shire for waste and recycling collections.

  • Mount Alexander Shire provides kerbside waste and recycling collection across Castlemaine, Maldon, and surrounding communities.
  • Collections operate fortnightly across the shire. Check the council website for your specific collection day.
  • Mount Alexander Shire has a strong environmental culture. The council runs various resource recovery and composting programs alongside kerbside collection.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

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

Recycling rule worth knowing

Never bag your recycling. Put items directly in the bin..

Plastic bags prevent automated sorting lines from processing the contents. The bag and everything inside it typically ends up in landfill regardless of what's inside.

Example: Tins, bottles, cardboard: loose in the yellow bin, not in a bag.

Frequently asked questions

Where should I put my bin on collection day?

Put your bin on the footpath or nature strip, close to the kerb, with the lid opening facing the street. Keep it at least half a metre from parked cars, power poles, trees, and other bins so the collection truck's arm can reach it.

What do I do with old electronics?

E-waste (phones, laptops, cables, printers) should never go in any kerbside bin. Most councils have e-waste drop-off points at transfer stations, and some libraries and community centres also accept small items. Check your council's website.

Can I put broken glass in the recycling bin?

Unbroken glass bottles and jars belong in recycling. Broken glass is a safety hazard for sorting staff and collection workers. Wrap it in newspaper, place it in a sealed bag, and put it in the general waste bin instead.

Nearby suburbs

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

CastlemaineMaldonChewton

Quick tips for bin night

  • Holiday weeks shuffle the schedule. Long weekends quietly push collections back a day. Check the council notice before a public holiday so you're not chasing the truck down the street.
  • Flatten before you fill. A single un-flattened box can eat half your recycling bin. Break it down first and you'll fit a fortnight of cardboard without a fight.
  • 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.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Newstead 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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