We are transitioning to a new Planning Application platform. As a result, the existing My Mount Alexander system will be unavailable from 5.00pm Thursday 12 November. Our new planning application platform will be available from 9.00am Monday 16 November. We apologise for the inconvenience.
The Maldon Transfer Station has limited hours and services. It will reopen for green waste only on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 9.00am-11.00am until 15 November. The Castlemaine Transfer Station will continue to operate as normal. We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
Published on 18 November 2025
We’re trialling a new textiles and soft plastics recycling service in Castlemaine.
For the next six months, residents can drop off household quantities for free at the Castlemaine Transfer Station.
Soft plastics will be turned into a recycled plastic resin, which will be used to make new food-grade packaging. Textiles will spun into yarn and used to make tote bags, cushions, gloves, blankets, insulation and more.
The goal of the trial is to gauge the level of community uptake and the costs involved. The outcome will determine whether fees will be required or whether we can absorb the costs and subsidise the service.
Find out what you can and can’t recycle at www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/Recycling-and-composting.