Lane Cove · NSW 2066
Schedule data last verified: July 2026
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.
Northwood homes get the bins below from Lane Cove. Their frequencies differ, so which ones go out changes with the week.
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.
Northwood falls under Lane Cove for waste and recycling collections.
Visit Lane Cove website for the official policy and any service updates.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The bay suburbs each run their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.
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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