Merewether bin day & collection schedule
City of Newcastle · NSW 2291
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
Merewether waste collection overview
Merewether is a NSW suburb in postcode 2291, served by City of Newcastle for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.
The suburb sits roughly 4km South of Newcastle CBD.
Locals know it for the Merewether Beach and its ocean baths.
Collection days in Merewether are set street by street, so there is no single day that holds for the whole suburb. Search your address to get the day and the bins for your place.
The rest of this page covers Merewether'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
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 2291
- Location: 4km South of Newcastle CBD
- State: NSW
Which bins does Merewether have?
These are the bins City of Newcastle supplies to Merewether 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.
Merewether bin day at a glance
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About your council's collection service
Merewether falls under City of Newcastle for waste and recycling collections.
- City of Newcastle provides a kerbside collection service in Merewether, 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.
Did you know?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I get a larger or extra bin?
City of Newcastle offers larger or additional bins for eligible households, such as big families or medical needs, usually for a fee. Contact the council's waste team; if you are new to Merewether, check what size is standard first, since upgrade policies differ between councils.
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 City of Newcastle runs use an automated arm, and bins in Merewether blocked by cars, poles or low branches are the most common reason a bin gets skipped.
Can broken glass go in the recycling bin?
No. Unbroken bottles and jars belong in the yellow bin, but broken glass is a hazard for sorting staff. Wrap it in newspaper, seal it in a bag and put it in the general waste bin.
Nearby suburbs
The bay suburbs each run their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.
Quick tips for bin night
- Batteries are not bin material. A battery in any Merewether bin is a fire waiting to happen in the truck. Drop them at a supermarket collection tub instead. The truck driver thanks you.
- Loose, not bagged. Tip recycling in loose. A tied bag cannot be opened on the sorting line, so the whole lot gets treated as rubbish. The bag defeats the entire point.
- Flatten before you fill. A single unflattened box can eat half the recycling bin, and in Merewether the next yellow collection is a fortnight away. Break it down first and a fortnight of cardboard fits without a fight.
Get the schedule for your street
Two Merewether streets can have two different bin nights. Your address gives you the exact dates for every bin at your place.
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