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Umina Beach bin day & collection schedule

Central Coast Council · NSW 2257

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Umina Beach waste collection overview

Umina Beach is a NSW suburb in postcode 2257, served by Central Coast Council for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 16km South of Gosford.

Locals know it for the Umina and Ocean beaches on the Woy Woy Peninsula.

Below is the Umina Beach 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: 2257
  • Population: 17,372
  • Location: 16km South of Gosford
  • State: NSW

Which bins does Umina Beach have?

Umina Beach homes get the bins below from Central Coast Council. Their frequencies differ, so which ones go out changes with the week.

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

Umina Beach bin day at a glance

Salt air, good coffee, and one less thing to think about.

Living near the water has its perks. Your council handles the bin schedule and we help you remember it.

About your council's collection service

Umina Beach falls under Central Coast Council for waste and recycling collections.

  • Central Coast Council provides a kerbside collection service in Umina Beach, 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.

Did you know?

Australia generates more than 67 million tonnes of waste per year.

That's roughly 2.7 tonnes per person. Around 60% is currently diverted from landfill through recycling and recovery programs.

Frequently asked questions

What counts as recycling contamination?

Anything in the yellow bin that does not belong: food soiled packaging, soft plastics, clothing, electrical items. It matters because a contaminated load from Umina Beach can send a whole truck to landfill, and Central Coast Council can tag or refuse repeat offending bins.

Can I get a larger or extra bin?

Central Coast Council offers larger or additional bins for eligible households, such as big families or medical needs, usually for a fee. Contact the council's waste team; if you are new to Umina Beach, check what size is standard first, since upgrade policies differ between councils.

Why does my neighbour in Umina Beach have a different bin day?

Collection routes are planned street by street, so two nearby addresses can sit on different runs, and near a boundary they can even sit in different councils. Collection days in Umina Beach vary by street, so check your exact address. Confirm with your own address rather than copying the neighbours.

Nearby suburbs

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

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Quick tips for bin night

  • Summer bins need managing. A Umina Beach red bin in January is a different beast. Bag food scraps tight, keep the bin in shade if you can, and get it out every single week even when it is barely half full.
  • Set a reminder now. Missed bin night in Umina Beach means a two week wait for the fortnightly bins. One calendar reminder costs you nothing. The two week smell costs something.
  • Flatten before you fill. A single unflattened box can eat half the recycling bin, and in Umina Beach 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

Two Umina Beach streets can have two different bin nights. Your address gives you the exact dates for every bin at your place.

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