What to know about Newcastle and Maitland
- The City of Newcastle's on-street temporary parking permit lists removalist vans among its uses, must be applied for at least 4 business days ahead and cannot be issued in No Stopping, No Parking or Bus Zones.Source: City of Newcastle
- City of Newcastle residents get up to two bulk waste services every rolling 12 months, kerbside or a self-haul voucher, each up to 2 cubic metres.Source: City of Newcastle
- In Lake Macquarie, vehicles of 4.5 tonnes GVM or more, or 7.5 metres or longer, can park in a built-up area for only one hour.Source: Lake Macquarie City Council
- Lake Macquarie's bookable bulky waste service gives two services per 12-month entitlement, each 2 cubic metres, and renters can book.Source: Lake Macquarie City Council
- Maitland City Council's work zone application covers loading or unloading of vehicles on public roads and must be lodged at least 7 days ahead without a road closure.Source: Maitland City Council
- At the 2021 Census, 30.1% of the Newcastle and Maitland urban area's occupied private dwellings were rented and 80.0% were separate houses.Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats
A permit that names removalist vans
The City of Newcastle's on-street temporary parking permit lists removalist vans among its uses. Apply at least 4 business days before the start date; it cannot be issued in No Stopping, No Parking or Bus Zones (City of Newcastle). For a move with less notice than that, plan the truck around the parking signs.
In Maitland, a work zone application covers loading or unloading of vehicles on public roads, lodged at least 7 days ahead (Maitland City Council). In Lake Macquarie, a vehicle of 4.5 tonnes or 7.5 metres may park in a built-up area for only an hour (Lake Macquarie City Council).
Bulky waste in three councils
Newcastle residents get up to two bulk waste services every rolling 12 months, each up to 2 cubic metres, with a current wait of about two weeks (City of Newcastle). Lake Macquarie gives two services a 12-month entitlement and renters can book (Lake Macquarie City Council), and Maitland two a financial year, booked up to 8 weeks ahead (Maitland City Council).
Most homes here are houses: 80.0% of the urban area's homes at the 2021 Census, with 30.1% rented (ABS). See house removals. Then request a quote.
Common questions
Is there a parking permit for removalists in Newcastle?
Yes. The City of Newcastle's temporary parking permit lists removalist vans. Apply at least 4 business days ahead.
How long can a big removal truck park in Lake Macquarie?
A vehicle of 4.5 tonnes or 7.5 metres or longer may park in a built-up area for one hour.
Do you cover Maitland, Cessnock and Raymond Terrace?
Yes. Requests from anywhere in the urban area are passed on. Type your suburb and state.