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Aberdare bin day & collection schedule

Cessnock City · NSW 2325

Aberdare waste collection overview

Aberdare is a NSW suburb in postcode 2325, served by Cessnock City for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 169km N of Sydney CBD.

Locals know it for the Aberdare State Forest fringe.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Cessnock City
  • Postcode: 2325
  • Population: 2,500
  • Location: 169km N of Sydney CBD
  • State: NSW

Which bins does Aberdare have?

Cessnock City provides the following kerbside bins in Aberdare. 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.

Aberdare bin day at a glance

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About your council's collection service

Aberdare falls under Cessnock City for waste and recycling collections.

  • This council operates a standard three-bin kerbside service: general waste (red lid), recycling (yellow lid), and garden organics (green lid).
  • Collections are typically fortnightly, with recycling and organics alternating each week.
  • Your exact collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find it.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

Visit Cessnock City website for the official policy and any service updates.

Did you know?

Garden organics diverted from landfill become compost and mulch.

A full, clean green-lid bin is genuinely valuable. The material is processed into soil amendment used on farms, council parks, and revegetation projects.

Frequently asked questions

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.

What is FOGO and do I have it?

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.

Can I get a larger bin?

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.

Nearby suburbs

Nearby suburbs have their own bin schedules. Here are the ones closest to you.

CessnockKurri KurriWestonKearsley

Quick tips for bin night

  • Caps off, lids on. Small plastic caps come off the bottle and go in the red bin. Metal lids on glass jars can stay put. It's a small rule that trips up a lot of people.
  • 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.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Aberdare 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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