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North Ward bin day & collection schedule

Townsville City · QLD 4810

Schedule data last verified: August 2026

North Ward waste collection overview

North Ward is a QLD suburb in postcode 4810, served by Townsville City for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

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

Locals know it for the Strand beachfront and Castle Hill.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Townsville City
  • Postcode: 4810
  • Population: 5,073
  • Location: 2km North-West of Townsville CBD
  • State: QLD

Which bins does North Ward have?

Here is what Townsville City collects from North Ward kerbs, and how often each bin goes out.

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

North Ward bin day at a glance

You know the bay is close when the wind changes direction the night before bin day.

Every suburb has its rhythms. Knowing your collection day is part of knowing your street.

About your council's collection service

North Ward falls under Townsville City for waste and recycling collections.

  • Townsville City provides a kerbside collection service in North Ward, covering general waste and recycling.
  • General waste collected weekly and recycling collected fortnightly.
  • Check the Townsville City 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 Townsville City website for the official policy and any service updates.

Australia Day and Anzac Day can move your collection

Australia Day on 26 January and Anzac Day on 25 April are public holidays nationwide. When either lands on a weekday, councils that collect that day often delay the rest of the week by one day.

Tip: If your bin day is mid-week, glance at the council notice the week these dates fall on a weekday.

Frequently asked questions

Should I rinse containers before recycling?

A quick rinse is enough; empty and free of chunks beats spotless. It keeps North Ward's fortnightly recycling load clean without wasting water, and it keeps your bin from getting ripe between collections.

Are the bins different if I rent in North Ward?

No, bins attach to the property, not the resident, so renters use whatever Townsville City supplies to the address. If bins are missing or broken at a new rental, report it to the council or your property manager; replacement is usually free and does not need the owner.

Can broken glass go in the recycling bin?

No. Unbroken bottles and jars belong in the yellow bin, but broken glass is a hazard for sorting staff. Wrap it in newspaper, seal it in a bag and put it in the general waste bin.

Nearby suburbs

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

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Quick tips for bin night

  • Rain is not an excuse. The bin does not care if it is raining. Neither does the truck. Put it out anyway.
  • Holiday weeks shuffle the schedule. Long weekends can quietly push Townsville City collections back a day. Check before a public holiday so you are not chasing the truck down the street.
  • 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.

Get the schedule for your street

Two North Ward streets can have two different bin nights. Your address gives you the exact dates for every bin at your place.

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