Mayfield bin day & collection schedule
City of Newcastle · NSW 2304 · typically Wednesdays
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
Mayfield waste collection overview
Kerbside collection in Mayfield (NSW 2304) is run by City of Newcastle, which sets the bins, the zones and the schedule.
The suburb sits roughly 5km North-West of Newcastle CBD.
Locals know it for the former steelworks land along the Hunter.
Most streets in Mayfield are collected on a Wednesday, but collection days here are set street by street and yours can differ. Search your address to get the day and the bins for your place.
The rest of this page covers Mayfield's bins, schedule pattern and local collection notes. An address search gives you the precise dates for your street.
Key facts
- Council: City of Newcastle
- Typical collection day: Wednesday (varies by street, search your address to confirm)
- Postcode: 2304
- Location: 5km North-West of Newcastle CBD
- State: NSW
Which bins does Mayfield have?
Mayfield homes get the bins below from City of Newcastle. Their frequencies differ, so which ones go out changes with the week.
- General Waste, collected weekly.
- Recycling, collected fortnightly.
- Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.
Mayfield 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
Mayfield falls under City of Newcastle for waste and recycling collections.
- City of Newcastle provides a kerbside collection service in Mayfield, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
- Check the City of Newcastle 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 City of Newcastle website for the official policy and any service updates.
Recycling rule worth knowing
Empty and dry liquid containers before they go in.
Leftover liquid soaks into paper and cardboard in the same bin, ruining it for recycling and making the load heavier and harder to process.
Example: Tip out the last of the milk or juice and give the bottle a quick drain before it goes in the yellow bin.
Frequently asked questions
What goes in the yellow recycling bin?
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, steel and aluminium cans, and rigid plastic containers like bottles, tubs and trays. Soft plastics, food waste and contaminated packaging do not belong in it anywhere in NSW.
What do I do with old electronics?
Never any kerbside bin. E-waste is banned or diverted from landfill across Australia, and City of Newcastle lists its e-waste drop off options online, usually the local transfer station plus periodic collection events. Officeworks takes computers, phones and cables in most areas.
How often is recycling collected in Mayfield?
City of Newcastle collects recycling fortnightly, alternating with the garden organics bin. The typical Mayfield collection day is Wednesday, and an address search shows which fortnight you are in right now.
Nearby suburbs
The neighbouring streets have their own schedules. Here's what's happening nearby.
Quick tips for bin night
- Wishful recycling is not recycling. Putting something in the yellow bin and hoping for the best is contamination, and City of Newcastle tags bins for it. When in doubt, it is general waste.
- Holiday weeks shuffle the schedule. Long weekends can quietly push City of Newcastle collections back a day. Check before a public holiday so you are not chasing the truck down the street.
- Batteries are not bin material. A battery in any Mayfield bin is a fire waiting to happen in the truck. Drop them at a supermarket collection tub instead. The truck driver thanks you.
Get the schedule for your street
Zones split Mayfield street by street. An address search shows exactly which bins go out at your place, and when.
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