The Hill bin day & collection schedule
City of Newcastle · NSW 2300
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
The Hill waste collection overview
The Hill is a NSW suburb in postcode 2300, served by City of Newcastle for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.
The suburb sits roughly 1km South of Newcastle CBD.
Locals know it for the Christ Church Cathedral and its harbour views.
Collection days in The Hill 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 The Hill. For the live schedule for your specific address, enter it on the home page.
Key facts
- Council: City of Newcastle
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 2300
- Location: 1km South of Newcastle CBD
- State: NSW
Which bins does The Hill have?
The standard The Hill lineup from City of Newcastle 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.
The Hill bin day at a glance
Old streetscapes, modern bin schedule. The two coexist just fine.
Whatever year your house was built, the kerbside collection is very much a current-era thing.
About your council's collection service
The Hill falls under City of Newcastle for waste and recycling collections.
- City of Newcastle provides a kerbside collection service in The Hill, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
- Check the City of Newcastle 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 City of Newcastle website for the official policy and any service updates.
Australia Day and Anzac Day can move your collection
Australia Day on 26 January and Anzac Day on 25 April are public holidays nationwide. When either lands on a weekday, councils that collect that day often delay the rest of the week by one day.
Tip: If your bin day is mid-week, glance at the council notice the week these dates fall on a weekday.
Frequently asked questions
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.
What goes in the yellow recycling bin?
Paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, steel and aluminium cans, and rigid plastic containers like bottles, tubs and trays. Soft plastics, food waste and contaminated packaging do not belong in it anywhere in NSW.
Are the bins different if I rent in The Hill?
No, bins attach to the property, not the resident, so renters use whatever City of Newcastle 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.
Nearby suburbs
The neighbouring streets have their own schedules. Here's what's happening nearby.
Quick tips for bin night
- Break down those boxes. Overfilling the recycling bin means the lid will not close, and City of Newcastle'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 Hill the next yellow collection is a fortnight away. Break it down first and a fortnight of cardboard fits without a fight.
- Face the opening to the street. The lifter arm on City of Newcastle's trucks grabs from the road side. Lid opening toward the street, half a metre of clear space each side, and the bin gets emptied instead of skipped.
Get the schedule for your street
Two The Hill streets can have two different bin nights. Your address gives you the exact dates for every bin at your place.
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