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Newtown bin day & collection schedule

Toowoomba Regional · QLD 4350

Schedule data last verified: August 2026

Newtown waste collection overview

Toowoomba Regional handles the bins in Newtown, a QLD suburb in postcode 4350.

The suburb sits roughly 2km North-West of Toowoomba CBD.

Locals know it for the Toowoomba Grammar School.

Everything below applies to Newtown generally; your own street's dates come from the address search on the home page.

Key facts

  • Council: Toowoomba Regional
  • Postcode: 4350
  • Location: 2km North-West of Toowoomba CBD
  • State: QLD

Which bins does Newtown have?

Newtown homes get the bins below from Toowoomba Regional. Their frequencies differ, so which ones go out changes with the week.

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

Newtown bin day at a glance

Old streetscapes, modern bin schedule. The two coexist just fine.

Whatever year your house was built, the kerbside collection is very much a current-era thing.

About your council's collection service

Newtown falls under Toowoomba Regional for waste and recycling collections.

  • Toowoomba Regional provides a kerbside collection service in Newtown, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
  • General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
  • Check the Toowoomba Regional 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 Toowoomba Regional website for the official policy and any service updates.

Christmas and New Year cause the longest delays

The period between Christmas and New Year is the most disruptive for collections. Many councils run reduced schedules over the summer break, with some pickups delayed by several days. The official council website is the most reliable source during this stretch.

Tip: Set a reminder for the week before Christmas to check your council's holiday schedule. The window for putting out general waste before the break fills up fast.

Frequently asked questions

How often is recycling collected in Newtown?

Toowoomba Regional 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.

How do I get rid of furniture or a mattress in Newtown?

Bulky items never go in kerbside bins. Toowoomba Regional runs a hard waste service, either booked on demand or on scheduled dates depending on the area; the booking form and accepted items list are on the council website. Charities collect saleable furniture free.

What happens if I miss bin night in Newtown?

General waste catches up next week, but Toowoomba Regional collects recycling and garden organics fortnightly, so a missed night there can mean a two week wait. If a bin is overflowing as a result, Toowoomba Regional may offer a special collection; check their website for the process.

Nearby suburbs

The neighbouring streets have their own schedules. Here's what's happening nearby.

Toowoomba CityDrayton

Quick tips for bin night

  • Empty it before you bin it. A half full bottle leaks through the paper and cardboard sharing its bin. Drain liquids first and the whole load stays cleaner.
  • Know your fortnight. Newtown alternates its fortnightly bins, and guessing wrong is the classic move. The neighbours' kerb on bin morning is the traditional answer; an address search is the reliable one.
  • 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 is a small rule that trips up a lot of people.

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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