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South Lismore bin day & collection schedule

Lismore City · NSW 2480

South Lismore waste collection overview

South Lismore is a NSW suburb in postcode 2480, served by Lismore City for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 751km N of Sydney CBD.

Locals know it for the South Lismore industrial precinct.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Lismore City
  • Postcode: 2480
  • Population: 4,000
  • Location: 751km N of Sydney CBD
  • State: NSW

Which bins does South Lismore have?

Lismore City provides the following kerbside bins in South Lismore. Each has a different frequency, so the bins you put out vary week to week.

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

South Lismore bin day at a glance

Every suburb has its own bin day. Here's yours.

Check the schedule, put the bins out, get on with it.

About your council's collection service

South Lismore falls under Lismore City 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 Lismore City 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

What goes in the yellow recycling bin?

The yellow-lid bin accepts paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, steel and aluminium cans, and rigid plastic containers (bottles, tubs, trays). Soft plastics, food waste, and contaminated packaging don't belong in it.

Can I recycle pizza boxes?

A clean, dry pizza box is recyclable. If the base is soaked with grease and cheese, tear off and recycle the clean lid, and put the greasy part in general waste. Oil contaminates the paper recycling process.

What do I do with old electronics?

E-waste (phones, laptops, cables, printers) should never go in any kerbside bin. Most councils have e-waste drop-off points at transfer stations, and some libraries and community centres also accept small items. Check your council's website.

Nearby suburbs

Nearby suburbs have their own bin schedules. Here are the ones closest to you.

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Quick tips for bin night

  • 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.
  • The green bin loves your garden. The green bin isn't a mulching service, but it's as close as most households get. Grass clippings, leaves, small branches: all welcome.
  • Check your bin before bin night. Bin night is not the time to discover your bin is still full from last fortnight. A quick check the day before saves you a very long fortnight.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in South Lismore 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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