The Junction bin day & collection schedule
City of Newcastle · NSW 2291
Schedule data last verified: August 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 South of Newcastle CBD.
Locals know it for the Junction shopping and dining strip.
Collection days in The Junction 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.
Below is the The Junction 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: City of Newcastle
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 2291
- Location: 3km South 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.
- City of Newcastle provides a kerbside collection service in The Junction, 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.
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 in The Junction not collected?
The usual reasons: the lid was not fully closed, the bin was out after the truck passed, contamination was spotted in the recycling, or the truck arm could not reach past a parked car. City of Newcastle has a missed collection form on its website; report it and leave the bin out.
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.
How do I get rid of furniture or a mattress in The Junction?
Bulky items never go in kerbside bins. City of Newcastle runs a hard waste service, either booked on demand or on scheduled dates depending on the area; the booking form and accepted items list are on the council website. Charities collect saleable furniture free.
Nearby suburbs
The neighbouring streets have their own schedules. Here's what's happening nearby.
Quick tips for bin night
- The lid has to close. An overflowing bin with the lid propped open often gets skipped, or spills down the street. If it will not shut, it will not go.
- 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.
- The green bin loves your garden. The green bin is not quite a mulching service, but it is as close as most The Junction households get. Grass clippings, leaves, small branches: all welcome.
Get the schedule for your street
Two The Junction streets can have two different bin nights. Your address gives you the exact dates for every bin at your place.
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