Scone bin day & collection schedule
Upper Hunter Shire · NSW 2337
Schedule data last verified: September 2026
Scone waste collection overview
Kerbside collection in Scone (NSW 2337) is run by Upper Hunter Shire, which sets the bins, the zones and the schedule.
The suburb sits roughly 280km North of Sydney CBD.
Locals know it for the Scone heritage racecourse and the horse capital of Australia.
Collection days in Scone are set street by street, so there is no single day that holds for the whole suburb. Search your address to get the day and the bins for your place.
This page summarises the bin schedule, recycling rules and council details that apply to Scone. For the live schedule for your specific address, enter it on the home page.
Key facts
- Council: Upper Hunter Shire
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 2337
- Population: 5,000
- Location: 280km North of Sydney CBD
- State: NSW
Which bins does Scone have?
The standard Scone lineup from Upper Hunter Shire is listed below. Because the cycles differ, no two weeks put exactly the same bins on the kerb.
- General Waste, collected weekly.
- Recycling, collected fortnightly.
- Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.
Scone bin day at a glance
The heritage homes get character. The bins still go out the same as everyone else's.
Some things don't change regardless of how old the neighbourhood is.
About your council's collection service
Scone falls under Upper Hunter Shire for waste and recycling collections.
- Upper Hunter Shire provides a kerbside collection service in Scone, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
- Check the Upper Hunter Shire 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 Upper Hunter Shire website for the official policy and any service updates.
Recycling rule worth knowing
Never bag your recycling. Put items directly in the bin..
Plastic bags prevent automated sorting lines from processing the contents. The bag and everything inside it typically ends up in landfill regardless of what's inside.
Example: Tins, bottles, cardboard: loose in the yellow bin, not in a bag.
Frequently asked questions
How often is recycling collected in Scone?
Upper Hunter Shire collects recycling fortnightly, alternating with the garden organics bin. Collection days vary by street, and an address search shows which fortnight you are in right now.
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.
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.
Nearby suburbs
The neighbouring streets have their own schedules. Here's what's happening nearby.
Quick tips for bin night
- Two rules, both matter. There is a correct bin and there is a correct night. These are two different things and both matter.
- Rain is not an excuse. The bin does not care if it is raining. Neither does the truck. Put it out anyway.
- Know your fortnight. Scone alternates its fortnightly bins, and guessing wrong is the classic move. The neighbours' kerb on bin morning is the traditional answer; an address search is the reliable one.
Get the schedule for your street
The suburb level picture above is a guide; your street is the real answer. Search your address for the next four weeks of collections.
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