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Lane Cove West bin day & collection schedule

Lane Cove · NSW 2066

Lane Cove West waste collection overview

Lane Cove West is a NSW suburb in postcode 2066, served by Lane Cove for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 11km N of Sydney CBD.

Locals know it for the Lane Cove National Park western boundary.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Lane Cove
  • Postcode: 2066
  • Population: 4,000
  • Location: 11km N of Sydney CBD
  • State: NSW

Which bins does Lane Cove West have?

Lane Cove provides the following kerbside bins in Lane Cove West. 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.

Lane Cove West bin day at a glance

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About your council's collection service

Lane Cove West falls under Lane Cove 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 Lane Cove website for the official policy and any service updates.

Recycling rule worth knowing

Return soft plastics to a collection point rather than the kerb.

Bags, wrappers and films tangle in machinery and cannot be processed in kerbside recycling. Dedicated drop-off programs handle them separately when they are running.

Example: Bread bags, pasta packets and bubble wrap: collect them at home and take them to a participating retailer.

Frequently asked questions

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.

What counts as contamination?

Contamination means putting the wrong items in the recycling bin: food-soiled packaging, soft plastics, clothing, electrical items, or anything not specifically accepted kerbside. High contamination can cause an entire truck load to be sent to landfill.

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.

Nearby suburbs

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

Lane CoveLonguevilleNorthwoodRiverview

Quick tips for bin night

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Lane Cove West 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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