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The Entrance bin day & collection schedule

Central Coast Council · NSW 2261

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

The Entrance waste collection overview

In The Entrance, postcode 2261, waste and recycling services come from Central Coast Council.

The suburb sits roughly 23km North-East of Gosford.

Locals know it for the Tuggerah Lakes waterfront and the daily pelican feed.

Below is the The Entrance 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: Central Coast Council
Postcode: 2261
Population: 4,244
Location: 23km North-East of Gosford
State: NSW

Which bins does The Entrance have?

Here is what Central Coast Council collects from The Entrance kerbs, and how often each bin goes out.

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

The Entrance bin day at a glance

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About your council's collection service

The Entrance falls under Central Coast Council for waste and recycling collections.

Central Coast Council provides a kerbside collection service in The Entrance, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
Check the Central Coast Council 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 Central Coast Council 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

Are the bins different if I rent in The Entrance?

No, bins attach to the property, not the resident, so renters use whatever Central Coast Council 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.

What happens if I miss bin night in The Entrance?

General waste catches up next week, but Central Coast Council collects recycling and garden organics fortnightly, so a missed night there can mean a two week wait. If a bin is overflowing as a result, Central Coast Council may offer a special collection; check their website for the process.

Can I put the bin out the night before?

Yes, and it is the safer habit. Central Coast Council asks for bins at the kerb by early morning on collection day, and trucks in The Entrance can run early. The evening before beats the dawn sprint. Keep them clear of driveways, parked cars and other bins.

Nearby suburbs

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

Long Jetty Bateau Bay Wyong

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.
Break down those boxes. Overfilling the recycling bin means the lid will not close, and Central Coast Council's trucks can skip a propped open bin. Break down the boxes and save yourself the drama.
Flatten before you fill. A single unflattened box can eat half the recycling bin, and in The Entrance the next yellow collection is a fortnight away. Break it down first and a fortnight of cardboard fits without a fight.

Get the schedule for your street

Skip the guesswork on bin night in The Entrance. One address search shows the confirmed dates for every bin you have.

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