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Lismore bin day & collection schedule

Lismore City · NSW 2480

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Lismore waste collection overview

Lismore City handles the bins in Lismore, a NSW suburb in postcode 2480.

The suburb sits roughly 750km North of Sydney CBD.

Locals know it for the Lismore Regional Gallery and the Wilson River precinct.

The rest of this page covers Lismore's bins, schedule pattern and local collection notes. An address search gives you the precise dates for your street.

Key facts

  • Council: Lismore City
  • Postcode: 2480
  • Population: 25,000
  • Location: 750km North of Sydney CBD
  • State: NSW

Which bins does Lismore have?

These are the bins Lismore City supplies to Lismore households, each on its own cycle, which is why the kerb looks different from week to week.

  • General Waste, collected weekly.
  • Recycling, collected fortnightly.
  • Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.

Lismore 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

Lismore falls under Lismore City for waste and recycling collections.

  • Lismore City provides a kerbside collection service in Lismore, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
  • General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
  • Check the Lismore City website for the latest information on what's accepted in each bin.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

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

What goes where: nappies and wipes

Correct bin: General Waste (red lid).

Disposable nappies and baby wipes are general waste, even the ones labelled biodegradable, which do not break down in a standard kerbside system.

Avoid: Don't flush wipes, even flushable ones. They contribute to blockages in the sewer network.

Frequently asked questions

What happens if I miss bin night in Lismore?

General waste catches up next week, but Lismore City collects recycling and garden organics fortnightly, so a missed night there can mean a two week wait. If a bin is overflowing as a result, Lismore City may offer a special collection; check their website for the process.

Why was my bin in Lismore not collected?

The usual reasons: the lid was not fully closed, the bin was out after the truck passed, contamination was spotted in the recycling, or the truck arm could not reach past a parked car. Lismore City has a missed collection form on its website; report it and leave the bin out.

Where exactly should the bin go on the kerb?

On the footpath or nature strip close to the kerb, lid opening facing the street, with about half a metre clear on each side. The trucks Lismore City runs use an automated arm, and bins in Lismore blocked by cars, poles or low branches are the most common reason a bin gets skipped.

Nearby suburbs

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

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Quick tips for bin night

  • Set a reminder now. Missed bin night in Lismore means a two week wait for the fortnightly bins. One calendar reminder costs you nothing. The two week smell costs something.
  • Flatten before you fill. A single unflattened box can eat half the recycling bin, and in Lismore the next yellow collection is a fortnight away. Break it down first and a fortnight of cardboard fits without a fight.
  • Holiday weeks shuffle the schedule. Long weekends can quietly push Lismore City collections back a day. Check before a public holiday so you are not chasing the truck down the street.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Lismore 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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