Townsville City · QLD 4810
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
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.
Here is what Townsville City collects from North Ward kerbs, and how often each bin goes out.
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.
North Ward falls under Townsville City for waste and recycling collections.
Visit Townsville City website for the official policy and any service updates.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The bay suburbs each run their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.
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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