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Cooks Hill bin day & collection schedule

City of Newcastle · NSW 2300

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Cooks Hill waste collection overview

Cooks Hill is a NSW suburb in postcode 2300, served by City of Newcastle for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 2km SW of Newcastle CBD.

Locals know it for the the Darby Street cafe strip.

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

Key facts

  • Council: City of Newcastle
  • Postcode: 2300
  • Location: 2km SW of Newcastle CBD
  • State: NSW

Which bins does Cooks Hill have?

City of Newcastle provides the following kerbside bins in Cooks Hill. 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.

Cooks Hill bin day at a glance

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.

About your council's collection service

Cooks Hill falls under City of Newcastle 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 City of Newcastle website for the official policy and any service updates.

What goes where: takeaway coffee cups

Correct bin: General Waste (red lid).

The waterproof plastic lining means a standard takeaway cup cannot be recycled kerbside. The lid is sometimes recyclable if it is rigid plastic, but the cup itself is not.

Avoid: Don't assume a paper-looking cup is recyclable. A reusable cup avoids the problem entirely.

Frequently asked questions

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.

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.

Can I put the bin out the night before?

Most councils say bins should be at the kerb by 6 AM on collection day but can go out the evening before. Keep them off the road and clear of driveways, parked cars, and other bins.

Nearby suburbs

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

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Quick tips for bin night

  • Two rules, both matter. There is a correct bin. There is a correct night. These are two different things and both matter.
  • Wishful recycling isn't recycling. Putting something in the yellow bin and hoping for the best isn't recycling. It's contamination. When in doubt, it's general waste.
  • The lid has to close. An overflowing bin with the lid propped open often gets skipped, or spills down the street. If it won't shut, it won't go.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Cooks Hill 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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