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Yarragon bin day & collection schedule

Baw Baw Shire · VIC 3823

Schedule data last verified: June 2026

Yarragon waste collection overview

Yarragon is a VIC suburb in postcode 3823, served by Baw Baw Shire for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Baw Baw Shire
  • Postcode: 3823
  • Population: 1,500
  • State: VIC

Which bins does Yarragon have?

Baw Baw Shire provides the following kerbside bins in Yarragon. 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.

Yarragon 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

Yarragon falls under Baw Baw Shire for waste and recycling collections.

  • Baw Baw Shire provides kerbside waste, recycling, and garden organics collection across the shire's townships, including Warragul and Drouin.
  • The shire runs a fortnightly alternating cycle for recycling and garden organics bins.
  • Baw Baw is one of Victoria's fastest-growing rural shires; collection schedules in newer estates may differ from established areas. Always confirm your day by entering your address.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

Visit Baw Baw 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

Can I put broken glass in the recycling bin?

Unbroken glass bottles and jars belong in recycling. Broken glass is a safety hazard for sorting staff and collection workers. Wrap it in newspaper, place it in a sealed bag, and put it in the general waste bin instead.

Should I rinse containers before recycling?

A quick rinse is enough. Containers do not need to be spotless, just empty and free of large food residue. A few seconds under the tap, or a swish with leftover dishwater, keeps the load clean without wasting water.

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.

Nearby suburbs

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

TrafalgarWarragulDrouin

Quick tips for bin night

  • Holiday weeks shuffle the schedule. Long weekends quietly push collections back a day. Check the council notice before a public holiday so you're not chasing the truck down the street.
  • Loose, not bagged. Tip your recycling in loose. A tied bag can't be opened on the sorting line, so the whole lot gets treated as rubbish. The bag defeats the entire point.
  • Rain isn't an excuse. The bin doesn't care if it's raining. Neither does the truck. Put it out anyway.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Yarragon 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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