The Hunter region, around Australia’s largest coastal saltwater lake — Speers Point, Toronto, Swansea, Belmont and surrounds.
Red-lid bin, collected every second week.
Yellow-lid bin, collected every second week, opposite week to general waste.
Green-lid bin, collected every week.
Lake Macquarie doesn't publish one single clear rule for how every public holiday affects collection day — check the council's own site closer to Christmas, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and Easter.
Collection day depends on your specific street. Enter your address on BinDayTracker to see your exact next collection date for each bin type in Lake Macquarie City Council.
Yes — BinDayTracker supports Lake Macquarie City Council, including free email and SMS reminders the day before your bins are collected.