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Woodend bin day & collection schedule

Macedon Ranges Shire · VIC 3442

Schedule data last verified: June 2026

Woodend waste collection overview

Woodend is a VIC suburb in postcode 3442, 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 Woodend. For the live schedule for your specific address, enter it on the home page.

Key facts

  • Council: Macedon Ranges Shire
  • Postcode: 3442
  • Population: 6,732
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Woodend have?

Macedon Ranges Shire provides the following kerbside bins in Woodend. 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.

Woodend 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

Woodend 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.

What goes where: polystyrene foam

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.

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.

Why was my bin not collected?

Common reasons include: the bin lid wasn't fully closed, the bin wasn't at the kerb before the truck passed, there was contamination in the recycling bin, or the bin was blocking the truck's mechanical arm. Your council's website usually has a missed collection form.

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.

Nearby suburbs

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

KynetonGisborneRomseyRiddells Creek

Quick tips for bin night

  • Rinse before you bin it. Your recycling doesn't clean itself. A 10-second rinse now saves sorting staff hours later and keeps your bin from becoming a science experiment.
  • Rain isn't an excuse. The bin doesn't care if it's raining. Neither does the truck. Put it out anyway.
  • 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 Woodend 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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