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Merewether bin day & collection schedule

City of Newcastle · NSW 2291

Schedule data last verified: July 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 S of Newcastle CBD.

Locals know it for the Merewether Beach and its ocean baths.

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

Key facts

  • Council: City of Newcastle
  • Postcode: 2291
  • Location: 4km S of Newcastle CBD
  • State: NSW

Which bins does Merewether have?

City of Newcastle provides the following kerbside bins in Merewether. 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.

Merewether bin day at a glance

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Living near the water has its perks. Your council handles the bin schedule and we help you remember it.

About your council's collection service

Merewether falls under City of Newcastle 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 City of Newcastle website for the official policy and any service updates.

Did you know?

A single mobile phone contains traceable amounts of gold, silver and copper.

Australians hoard millions of unused phones in drawers. Dropping them at an e-waste collection point recovers those metals and keeps hazardous components out of landfill.

Frequently asked questions

How often is recycling collected?

In many councils, recycling is collected every two weeks, often alternating with garden organics. Some areas run weekly recycling, and a few run weekly general waste with fortnightly everything else. Enter your address above to find your specific schedule.

Can I get a larger bin?

Some councils offer larger or additional bins for eligible households, such as large families or medical needs. There's usually a fee. Contact your council's waste services team directly.

What do I do with old electronics?

E-waste (phones, laptops, cables, printers) should never go in any kerbside bin. Most councils have e-waste drop-off points at transfer stations, and some libraries and community centres also accept small items. Check your council's website.

Nearby suburbs

The bay suburbs each run their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.

AdamstownThe Junction

Quick tips for bin night

  • 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.
  • The green bin loves your garden. The green bin isn't a mulching service, but it's as close as most households get. Grass clippings, leaves, small branches: all welcome.
  • Two rules, both matter. There is a correct bin. There is a correct night. These are two different things and both matter.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Merewether 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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