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Waste and Recycling

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Report a broken bin

Report a missed collection

Report a lost bin

Request a bulk waste service

Whats on waste and recycling

We are committed to providing waste minimisation and recycling solutions to the community and ensuring the long term sustainability of our waste management operations. In Newcastle, around 30% of the waste (by weight) in our red lid bins every week is food waste. Find out more about reducing or recycling your food waste; and council’s future plans for an organics processing facility.

Summerhill Waste Management Centre

Summerhill Waste Management Centre is a solid waste landfill and resource recovery facility open to domestic and commercial customers.

Collection Services

Waste collection is one of our community's most valued services, so we work hard to get it right for you.

Service Issues and Requests

Has your bin been missed on collection day, or is it damaged? Or would you like to upgrade your kerbside bin service? We're here to help.

Bulk Waste Service

Our on-demand bulk waste service helps you dispose of items too big for your kerbside bins, such as mattresses, old furniture and broken appliances.

Waste Education

Learn more about waste reduction and recycling in the home, school or community.

Litter and Illegal Dumping

Litter is an eyesore that pollutes our environment and can harm wildlife. Find out what you can do to help.

News and Events

Find out about the latest waste initiatives and events.

City of Newcastle acknowledges that we operate on the grounds of the traditional country of the Awabakal and Worimi peoples.
We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and continuing relationship with the land, and that they are the proud survivors of more than two hundred years of dispossession.
CN reiterates its commitment to address disadvantages and attain justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this community.