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Redhead bin day & collection schedule

Lake Macquarie City Council · NSW 2290

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Redhead waste collection overview

Redhead is a NSW suburb in postcode 2290, served by Lake Macquarie City Council for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 12km S of Newcastle.

Locals know it for the Redhead Beach.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Lake Macquarie City Council
  • Postcode: 2290
  • Location: 12km S of Newcastle
  • State: NSW

Which bins does Redhead have?

Lake Macquarie City Council provides the following kerbside bins in Redhead. Each has a different frequency, so the bins you put out vary week to week.

  • Recycling, collected fortnightly.

Redhead 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

Redhead falls under Lake Macquarie City Council for waste and recycling collections.

  • This council operates a standard three-bin kerbside service: general waste (red lid), recycling (yellow lid), and garden organics (green lid).
  • Collections are typically fortnightly, with recycling and organics alternating each week.
  • Your exact collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find it.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

Visit Lake Macquarie City Council website for the official policy and any service updates.

What goes where: polystyrene foam

Correct bin: General Waste (red lid).

Standard kerbside recycling doesn't accept polystyrene, the white foam used in appliance packaging. Break it up to fit in the red bin. Some specialist facilities accept it separately.

Avoid: Don't put polystyrene in the yellow recycling bin. It clogs machinery and can't be sorted.

Frequently asked questions

Should I rinse containers before recycling?

A quick rinse is enough. Containers do not need to be spotless, just empty and free of large food residue. A few seconds under the tap, or a swish with leftover dishwater, keeps the load clean without wasting water.

What goes in the green bin?

Green-lid bins typically take garden waste: grass clippings, leaves, small branches, and prunings. If your council runs a FOGO (Food Organics and Garden Organics) service, food scraps can go in too, usually in an approved compostable liner.

What happens if I miss bin night?

Recycling and garden organics are collected fortnightly in many councils, so a missed night can mean waiting two weeks. Some councils let you report an overflowing bin for a special collection. Check your council's website for their missed collection process.

Nearby suburbs

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

CharlestownDudley

Quick tips for bin night

  • Flatten before you fill. A single un-flattened box can eat half your recycling bin. Break it down first and you'll fit a fortnight of cardboard without a fight.
  • Rinse before you bin it. Your recycling doesn't clean itself. A 10-second rinse now saves sorting staff hours later and keeps your bin from becoming a science experiment.
  • 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's a small rule that trips up a lot of people.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Redhead vary by street and zone. Enter your address on the home page to see the next collection date for every bin.

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