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Riddells Creek bin day & collection schedule

Macedon Ranges Shire · VIC 3431

Schedule data last verified: June 2026

Riddells Creek waste collection overview

Riddells Creek is a VIC suburb in postcode 3431, served by Macedon Ranges Shire for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Macedon Ranges Shire
  • Postcode: 3431
  • Population: 3,574
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Riddells Creek have?

Macedon Ranges Shire provides the following kerbside bins in Riddells Creek. 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.

Riddells Creek 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

Riddells Creek falls under Macedon Ranges Shire for waste and recycling collections.

  • Macedon Ranges Shire Council provides kerbside collection across townships including Gisborne, Romsey, and Woodend.
  • The shire operates a fortnightly three-bin service. Garden organics and recycling alternate each fortnight.
  • Macedon Ranges has multiple rural transfer stations for residents who prefer to self-haul waste and recycling.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

Visit Macedon Ranges Shire 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

What goes in the yellow recycling bin?

The yellow-lid bin accepts paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, steel and aluminium cans, and rigid plastic containers (bottles, tubs, trays). Soft plastics, food waste, and contaminated packaging don't belong in it.

What counts as contamination?

Contamination means putting the wrong items in the recycling bin: food-soiled packaging, soft plastics, clothing, electrical items, or anything not specifically accepted kerbside. High contamination can cause an entire truck load to be sent to landfill.

How do I dispose of large items like furniture?

Bulky items such as mattresses and furniture do not go in any kerbside bin. Most councils offer a hard waste collection, either booked on demand or on set dates. Check your council's website for what is accepted and how to arrange it.

Nearby suburbs

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

GisborneRomseyKynetonWoodend

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.
  • Wishful recycling isn't recycling. Putting something in the yellow bin and hoping for the best isn't recycling. It's contamination. When in doubt, it's general waste.
  • 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.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Riddells Creek 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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