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Rochester bin day & collection schedule

Campaspe Shire · VIC 3561

Schedule data last verified: June 2026

Rochester waste collection overview

Rochester is a VIC suburb in postcode 3561, served by Campaspe Shire for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Campaspe Shire
  • Postcode: 3561
  • Population: 3,000
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Rochester have?

Campaspe Shire provides the following kerbside bins in Rochester. 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.

Rochester 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

Rochester falls under Campaspe Shire for waste and recycling collections.

  • Campaspe Shire provides kerbside waste, recycling, and garden organics collection across townships including Echuca, Kyabram, and Rochester.
  • The shire runs a fortnightly alternating cycle for recycling and garden organics bins.
  • Echuca, on the Murray River, is the shire's largest town. Collection services in the Echuca urban area are more comprehensive than in smaller surrounding townships.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

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

Recycling rule worth knowing

Remove caps and lids from plastic bottles before recycling.

Caps are often a different type of plastic that causes contamination if mixed with the bottle material. Metal screw-top lids on glass jars are the exception and those can stay on.

Example: Milk bottles, shampoo bottles, soft drink bottles: pop the cap off first.

Frequently asked questions

Do I get money back for drink containers?

Every Australian state and territory now runs a container deposit scheme, paying 10 cents for eligible drink containers returned to a depot or reverse vending machine. Containers you redeem this way are kept separate from your kerbside recycling.

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 happens if I miss bin night?

Recycling and garden organics are collected fortnightly in many councils, so a missed night can mean waiting two weeks. Some councils let you report an overflowing bin for a special collection. Check your council's website for their missed collection process.

Nearby suburbs

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

EchucaKyabramTongala

Quick tips for bin night

  • Break down those boxes. Overfilling the recycling bin means the lid won't close. Lids need to close for collection. Break down the boxes and save yourself the drama.
  • 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.
  • Set a reminder now. Missed bin night? That's a two-week wait for general waste. One calendar reminder costs you nothing. The two-week smell costs something.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Rochester 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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