Wakefield Regional Council uses separate kerbside collections for rubbish, recycling, food and garden organics. Choose an exact address for its dates and service eligibility. Wakefield's current calendar assigns services by township and splits Balaklava recycling and organics at Railway Terrace. Collections Day uses the official exact-coordinate result to avoid guessing which side applies.
At a glance
General rubbish bin: Fortnightly.
Mixed recycling bin: Fortnightly on the same cycle as general waste.
Food and garden organics bin: Fortnightly on the alternate cycle.
Sort it right
What goes in each bin
These rules are for council bins. If your building uses a private bin service, check its signs or ask the provider.
Red or dark green lid
General rubbish bin
Fortnightly.
For household waste that cannot be reused or placed in another kerbside collection.
✓ Yes — place in this bin
Nappies and sanitary products
Soft-plastic wrappers and bags
Polystyrene packaging
Broken crockery and non-recyclable household items
× No — keep out of this bin
Batteries and electronic waste
Paint, chemicals, oil and gas bottles
Building rubble, soil and hot ash
Items accepted in the property's recycling or organics bins
Use the exact-address search because collection dates and available services can vary by property.
Keep recycling loose, empty and out of plastic bags.
Keep food and garden organics loose and remove every piece of packaging first.
Never place batteries, electronic waste, chemicals or gas bottles in a kerbside bin.
Place bins out with lids closed and enough space for the collection truck.
Common questions
Quick answers
How do I find Wakefield Regional Council collection dates?
Choose the exact property above. The private result uses the council's official collection information after that selection, rather than guessing from a suburb or postcode.
Can soft plastics go in the recycling bin?
No. Keep plastic bags, film and wrappers out of mixed recycling and use an appropriate drop-off service where one is available.
Can food scraps go in the food and garden organics bin?
Yes. Remove packaging, stickers and ties first. Follow any liner instructions shown by the council for the property.
Holiday collections
Holiday and special-date collections
These notes come directly from the council. Check the linked notice for the current details before relying on a changed collection date.
Christmas and New Year collections
Wakefield's 2025/26 calendar moves the Christmas Day collection to Friday 26 December and says New Year's Day remains unchanged.