Newtown bin day & collection schedule
Inner West Council · NSW 2042
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
Newtown waste collection overview
Newtown is a NSW suburb in postcode 2042, served by Inner West Council for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.
The suburb sits roughly 4km South of Sydney CBD.
Locals know it for the King Street and the University of Sydney nearby.
Collection days in Newtown 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.
Everything below applies to Newtown generally; your own street's dates come from the address search on the home page.
Key facts
- Council: Inner West Council
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 2042
- Location: 4km South of Sydney CBD
- State: NSW
Which bins does Newtown have?
Inner West Council provides the following kerbside bins in Newtown. Each has a different frequency, so the bins you put out vary week to week.
- General Waste, collected fortnightly.
- Recycling, collected fortnightly.
- Garden Waste, collected weekly.
Newtown bin day at a glance
Shared corridors, communal bins, and one very clear collection day.
High-density living comes with a different bin setup. Here's what applies to your building and suburb.
About your council's collection service
Newtown falls under Inner West Council for waste and recycling collections.
- Inner West Council provides a kerbside collection service in Newtown, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- Garden waste collected weekly and general waste and recycling collected fortnightly.
- Check the Inner West Council 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 Inner West Council website for the official policy and any service updates.
Did you know?
Lithium batteries cause hundreds of fires in waste trucks and facilities every year.
A button battery or vape tossed in a kerbside bin can ignite under pressure. Batteries belong at a dedicated drop-off, never in any of your three bins.
Frequently asked questions
How often is recycling collected in Newtown?
Inner West Council collects recycling fortnightly, alternating with the garden organics bin. Collection days vary by street, and an address search shows which fortnight you are in right now.
Can I put the bin out the night before?
Yes, and it is the safer habit. Inner West Council asks for bins at the kerb by early morning on collection day, and trucks in Newtown can run early. The evening before beats the dawn sprint. Keep them clear of driveways, parked cars and other bins.
Do I get money back for drink containers?
Yes. Return and Earn refunds 10 cents per eligible drink container in NSW, at depots, return machines and bag drop points. Containers you redeem are extra money in your pocket; eligible containers you skip still go in the recycling bin.
Nearby suburbs
The streets around here all have their own bin days. Here are the nearby suburbs worth bookmarking.
Quick tips for bin night
- The green bin loves your garden. The green bin is not quite a mulching service, but it is as close as most Newtown households get. Grass clippings, leaves, small branches: all welcome.
- Holiday weeks shuffle the schedule. Long weekends can quietly push Inner West Council collections back a day. Check before a public holiday so you are not chasing the truck down the street.
- Wishful recycling is not recycling. Putting something in the yellow bin and hoping for the best is contamination, and Inner West Council tags bins for it. When in doubt, it is general waste.
Get the schedule for your street
The suburb level picture above is a guide; your street is the real answer. Search your address for the next four weeks of collections.
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