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Northwood bin day & collection schedule

Lane Cove · NSW 2066

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Northwood waste collection overview

Northwood sits in the Lane Cove area of NSW, postcode 2066, and follows that council's kerbside schedule.

The suburb sits roughly 8km North of Sydney CBD.

Locals know it for the Northwood waterfront reserves.

Below is the Northwood rundown: which bins you have, the usual collection rhythm and the local rules worth knowing. For your street's exact dates, search your address from the home page.

Key facts

  • Council: Lane Cove
  • Postcode: 2066
  • Population: 1,500
  • Location: 8km North of Sydney CBD
  • State: NSW

Which bins does Northwood have?

Northwood homes get the bins below from Lane Cove. Their frequencies differ, so which ones go out changes with the week.

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

Northwood bin day at a glance

Salt air, good coffee, and one less thing to think about.

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

Northwood falls under Lane Cove for waste and recycling collections.

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

Recycling rule worth knowing

Remove caps and lids from plastic bottles before recycling.

Caps are often a different type of plastic that causes contamination if mixed with the bottle material. Metal screw-top lids on glass jars are the exception and those can stay on.

Example: Milk bottles, shampoo bottles, soft drink bottles: pop the cap off first.

Frequently asked questions

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.

Are the bins different if I rent in Northwood?

No, bins attach to the property, not the resident, so renters use whatever Lane Cove 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.

Should I rinse containers before recycling?

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

Nearby suburbs

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

Lane CoveLonguevilleLane Cove WestRiverview

Quick tips for bin night

  • Flatten before you fill. A single unflattened box can eat half the recycling bin, and in Northwood the next yellow collection is a fortnight away. Break it down first and a fortnight of cardboard fits without a fight.
  • Break down those boxes. Overfilling the recycling bin means the lid will not close, and Lane Cove's trucks can skip a propped open bin. Break down the boxes and save yourself the drama.
  • The lid has to close. An overflowing bin with the lid propped open often gets skipped, or spills down the street. If it will not shut, it will not go.

Get the schedule for your street

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

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