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The Junction bin day & collection schedule

City of Newcastle · NSW 2291

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

The Junction waste collection overview

The Junction is a NSW suburb in postcode 2291, served by City of Newcastle for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 3km S of Newcastle CBD.

Locals know it for the the Junction shopping and dining strip.

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

Key facts

  • Council: City of Newcastle
  • Postcode: 2291
  • Location: 3km S of Newcastle CBD
  • State: NSW

Which bins does The Junction have?

City of Newcastle provides the following kerbside bins in The Junction. 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.

The Junction 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

The Junction falls under City of Newcastle 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 City of Newcastle website for the official policy and any service updates.

Did you know?

Electronic waste is the fastest-growing waste stream in Australia.

Phones, laptops, and cables shouldn't go in any kerbside bin. Most councils have e-waste drop-off points at transfer stations or library branches.

Frequently asked questions

Why was my bin not collected?

Common reasons include: the bin lid wasn't fully closed, the bin wasn't at the kerb before the truck passed, there was contamination in the recycling bin, or the bin was blocking the truck's mechanical arm. Your council's website usually has a missed collection form.

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.

How do I dispose of large items like furniture?

Bulky items such as mattresses and furniture do not go in any kerbside bin. Most councils offer a hard waste collection, either booked on demand or on set dates. Check your council's website for what is accepted and how to arrange it.

Nearby suburbs

The neighbouring streets have their own schedules. Here's what's happening nearby.

MerewetherCooks Hill

Quick tips for bin night

  • 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.
  • Two rules, both matter. There is a correct bin. There is a correct night. These are two different things and both matter.
  • 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.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in The Junction 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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