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Valentine bin day & collection schedule

Lake Macquarie City Council · NSW 2280

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Valentine waste collection overview

Valentine is a NSW suburb in postcode 2280, served by Lake Macquarie City Council for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 17km SE of Newcastle.

Locals know it for the the Valentine foreshore reserve.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Lake Macquarie City Council
  • Postcode: 2280
  • Location: 17km SE of Newcastle
  • State: NSW

Which bins does Valentine have?

Lake Macquarie City Council provides the following kerbside bins in Valentine. Each has a different frequency, so the bins you put out vary week to week.

  • Recycling, collected fortnightly.

Valentine bin day at a glance

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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

Valentine falls under Lake Macquarie City Council 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 Lake Macquarie City Council website for the official policy and any service updates.

Did you know?

Around 130 kilograms of food waste is thrown out per person in Australia each year.

Most of it could be diverted through a FOGO service or home composting. Food in landfill breaks down without oxygen and releases methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

Frequently asked questions

Can I put broken glass in the recycling bin?

Unbroken glass bottles and jars belong in recycling. Broken glass is a safety hazard for sorting staff and collection workers. Wrap it in newspaper, place it in a sealed bag, and put it in the general waste bin instead.

What counts as contamination?

Contamination means putting the wrong items in the recycling bin: food-soiled packaging, soft plastics, clothing, electrical items, or anything not specifically accepted kerbside. High contamination can cause an entire truck load to be sent to landfill.

What do I do with old electronics?

E-waste (phones, laptops, cables, printers) should never go in any kerbside bin. Most councils have e-waste drop-off points at transfer stations, and some libraries and community centres also accept small items. Check your council's website.

Nearby suburbs

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

Warners BayBelmont

Quick tips for bin night

  • Break down those boxes. Overfilling the recycling bin means the lid won't close. Lids need to close for collection. Break down the boxes and save yourself the drama.
  • Loose, not bagged. Tip your recycling in loose. A tied bag can't be opened on the sorting line, so the whole lot gets treated as rubbish. The bag defeats the entire point.
  • Set a reminder now. Missed bin night? That's a two-week wait for general waste. One calendar reminder costs you nothing. The two-week smell costs something.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Valentine 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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