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Metford bin day & collection schedule

Maitland City Council · NSW 2323

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Metford waste collection overview

Metford is a NSW suburb in postcode 2323, 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 Stockland Green Hills shopping centre.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Maitland City Council
  • Postcode: 2323
  • Location: 35km NW of Newcastle
  • State: NSW

Which bins does Metford have?

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

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

Metford bin day at a glance

You shouldn't have to guess which bin to put out. Now you don't have to.

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About your council's collection service

Metford 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.

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 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.

What counts as contamination?

Contamination means putting the wrong items in the recycling bin: food-soiled packaging, soft plastics, clothing, electrical items, or anything not specifically accepted kerbside. High contamination can cause an entire truck load to be sent to landfill.

Do I get money back for drink containers?

Every Australian state and territory now runs a container deposit scheme, paying 10 cents for eligible drink containers returned to a depot or reverse vending machine. Containers you redeem this way are kept separate from your kerbside recycling.

Nearby suburbs

Nearby suburbs have their own bin schedules. Here are the ones closest to you.

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Quick tips for bin night

  • Two rules, both matter. There is a correct bin. There is a correct night. These are two different things and both matter.
  • Set a reminder now. Missed bin night? That's a two-week wait for general waste. One calendar reminder costs you nothing. The two-week smell costs something.
  • Caps off, lids on. Small plastic caps come off the bottle and go in the red bin. Metal lids on glass jars can stay put. It's a small rule that trips up a lot of people.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Metford 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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