Indigo Shire · VIC 3685
Schedule data last verified: June 2026
Rutherglen is a VIC suburb in postcode 3685, served by Indigo Shire for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.
This page summarises the bin schedule, recycling rules and council details that apply to Rutherglen. For the live schedule for your specific address, enter it on the home page.
Indigo Shire provides the following kerbside bins in Rutherglen. Each has a different frequency, so the bins you put out vary week to week.
Old streetscapes, modern bin schedule. The two coexist just fine.
Whatever year your house was built, the kerbside collection is very much a current-era thing.
Rutherglen falls under Indigo Shire for waste and recycling collections.
Visit Indigo Shire website for the official policy and any service updates.
Correct bin: General Waste (red lid).
Standard kerbside recycling doesn't accept polystyrene, the white foam used in appliance packaging. Break it up to fit in the red bin. Some specialist facilities accept it separately.
Avoid: Don't put polystyrene in the yellow recycling bin. It clogs machinery and can't be sorted.
FOGO stands for Food Organics and Garden Organics. It is a kerbside service where food scraps go in the same bin as garden waste and are composted. Not every council offers it yet. If your green bin lid says garden organics only, keep food out of it.
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.
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.
The neighbouring streets have their own schedules. Here's what's happening nearby.
Bin days in Rutherglen 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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