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Maitland bin day & collection schedule

Maitland City Council · NSW 2320

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Maitland waste collection overview

Maitland is a NSW suburb in postcode 2320, served by Maitland City Council for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 35km NW of Newcastle.

Locals know it for the the historic High Street precinct on the Hunter River.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Maitland City Council
  • Postcode: 2320
  • Location: 35km NW of Newcastle
  • State: NSW

Which bins does Maitland have?

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

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

Maitland bin day at a glance

The heritage homes get character. The bins still go out the same as everyone else's.

Some things don't change regardless of how old the neighbourhood is.

About your council's collection service

Maitland falls under Maitland 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 Maitland City Council website for the official policy and any service updates.

Did you know?

A recycled glass bottle saves enough energy to power a fridge for around a day.

Melting recycled glass uses less energy than making glass from raw sand, soda ash and limestone. The savings add up quickly across millions of bottles.

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 goes in the yellow recycling bin?

The yellow-lid bin accepts paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, steel and aluminium cans, and rigid plastic containers (bottles, tubs, trays). Soft plastics, food waste, and contaminated packaging don't belong in it.

Why was my bin not collected?

Common reasons include: the bin lid wasn't fully closed, the bin wasn't at the kerb before the truck passed, there was contamination in the recycling bin, or the bin was blocking the truck's mechanical arm. Your council's website usually has a missed collection form.

Nearby suburbs

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

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Quick tips for bin night

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Maitland 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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