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Newstead bin day & collection schedule

Mount Alexander Shire · VIC 3462

Schedule data last verified: August 2026

Newstead waste collection overview

Kerbside collection in Newstead (VIC 3462) is run by Mount Alexander Shire, which sets the bins, the zones and the schedule.

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?

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

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

Newstead bin day at a glance

The heritage homes get character. The bins still go out the same as everyone else's.

Some things don't change regardless of how old the neighbourhood is.

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

What do I do with old electronics?

Never any kerbside bin. E-waste is banned or diverted from landfill across Victoria, and Mount Alexander Shire lists its e-waste drop off options online, usually the local transfer station plus periodic collection events. Officeworks takes computers, phones and cables in most areas.

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.

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.

Nearby suburbs

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

CastlemaineMaldonChewton

Quick tips for bin night

  • 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.
  • Know your fortnight. Newstead alternates its fortnightly bins, and guessing wrong is the classic move. The neighbours' kerb on bin morning is the traditional answer; an address search is the reliable one.
  • 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.

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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