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Wickham bin day & collection schedule

City of Newcastle · NSW 2293

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Wickham waste collection overview

Wickham is a NSW suburb in postcode 2293, served by City of Newcastle for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 1.5km W of Newcastle CBD.

Locals know it for the Newcastle Interchange (railway and bus).

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

Key facts

  • Council: City of Newcastle
  • Postcode: 2293
  • Location: 1.5km W of Newcastle CBD
  • State: NSW

Which bins does Wickham have?

City of Newcastle provides the following kerbside bins in Wickham. 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.

Wickham bin day at a glance

Shared corridors, communal bins, and one very clear collection day.

High-density living comes with a different bin setup. Here's what applies to your building and suburb.

About your council's collection service

Wickham 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?

Compost made from kerbside organics is used on farms, parks and roadsides.

When your green bin material is processed, it becomes a soil conditioner that returns nutrients to the ground and reduces the need for synthetic fertiliser.

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.

Can I put my bins in any spot on the kerb?

Place bins on the footpath or nature strip near the kerb, with the lid opening facing the road, and leave a gap of about half a metre around each one. Trucks with an automated arm need clear space and cannot reach bins blocked by cars, poles, or trees.

Do I get money back for drink containers?

Every Australian state and territory now runs a container deposit scheme, paying 10 cents for eligible drink containers returned to a depot or reverse vending machine. Containers you redeem this way are kept separate from your kerbside recycling.

Nearby suburbs

Nearby suburbs have their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones.

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Quick tips for bin night

  • The green bin loves your garden. The green bin isn't a mulching service, but it's as close as most households get. Grass clippings, leaves, small branches: all welcome.
  • 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.
  • Rain isn't an excuse. The bin doesn't care if it's raining. Neither does the truck. Put it out anyway.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Wickham 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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