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Newcastle East bin day & collection schedule

City of Newcastle · NSW 2300

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Newcastle East waste collection overview

Newcastle East is a NSW suburb in postcode 2300, served by City of Newcastle for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 0.5km NE of Newcastle CBD.

Locals know it for the Nobbys Beach and Nobbys Head lighthouse.

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

Key facts

  • Council: City of Newcastle
  • Postcode: 2300
  • Location: 0.5km NE of Newcastle CBD
  • State: NSW

Which bins does Newcastle East have?

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

Newcastle East 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

Newcastle East 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?

Australia recycles around 84% of paper and cardboard.

Paper is one of the most successfully recovered materials in Australia's waste stream, largely because it's well-understood and sorted effectively kerbside.

Frequently asked questions

What happens if I miss bin night?

Recycling and garden organics are collected fortnightly in many councils, so a missed night can mean waiting two weeks. Some councils let you report an overflowing bin for a special collection. Check your council's website for their missed collection process.

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.

Can I put broken glass in the recycling bin?

Unbroken glass bottles and jars belong in recycling. Broken glass is a safety hazard for sorting staff and collection workers. Wrap it in newspaper, place it in a sealed bag, and put it in the general waste bin instead.

Nearby suburbs

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

Newcastle

Quick tips for bin night

  • Flatten before you fill. A single un-flattened box can eat half your recycling bin. Break it down first and you'll fit a fortnight of cardboard without a fight.
  • 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.
  • Holiday weeks shuffle the schedule. Long weekends quietly push collections back a day. Check the council notice before a public holiday so you're not chasing the truck down the street.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Newcastle East 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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