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Jewells bin day & collection schedule

Lake Macquarie City Council · NSW 2280

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Jewells waste collection overview

Jewells is a NSW suburb in postcode 2280, served by Lake Macquarie City Council for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 14km SE of Newcastle.

Locals know it for the the Jewells shopping village.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Lake Macquarie City Council
  • Postcode: 2280
  • Location: 14km SE of Newcastle
  • State: NSW

Which bins does Jewells have?

Lake Macquarie City Council provides the following kerbside bins in Jewells. Each has a different frequency, so the bins you put out vary week to week.

  • Recycling, collected fortnightly.

Jewells bin day at a glance

Recycling, general, or garden? The right bin on the right night, every time.

Your council sets the schedule. We just make it easy to find.

About your council's collection service

Jewells falls under Lake Macquarie City Council 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 Lake Macquarie City Council website for the official policy and any service updates.

Did you know?

Container deposit schemes now operate in every Australian state and territory.

Eligible drink containers are worth 10 cents each when returned to a depot or reverse vending machine. Victoria was the last to join, launching its scheme in November 2023.

Frequently asked questions

Can I put my bins in any spot on the kerb?

Place bins on the footpath or nature strip near the kerb, with the lid opening facing the road, and leave a gap of about half a metre around each one. Trucks with an automated arm need clear space and cannot reach bins blocked by cars, poles, or trees.

How do I dispose of large items like furniture?

Bulky items such as mattresses and furniture do not go in any kerbside bin. Most councils offer a hard waste collection, either booked on demand or on set dates. Check your council's website for what is accepted and how to arrange it.

What goes in the green bin?

Green-lid bins typically take garden waste: grass clippings, leaves, small branches, and prunings. If your council runs a FOGO (Food Organics and Garden Organics) service, food scraps can go in too, usually in an approved compostable liner.

Nearby suburbs

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

Belmont

Quick tips for bin night

  • Empty it before you bin it. A half-full bottle leaks through the paper and cardboard sharing its bin. Drain liquids first and the whole load stays cleaner.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Jewells 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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