How does this service work?

Each single dwelling should have an offical Council 120L red-lid bin, while multi-unit dwellings should have shared 240L red-lid bins for the weekly collection.  Residents in Paddington and West Woollahra have the choice between a 120L red-lid bin or up to two 55L bins, which are also collected weekly.

When is your rubbish collected?

Select the first letter of your street name below (PDF File) to find out which day your rubbish is collected.

How to ensure your rubbish is collected

• Ensure your rubbish is presented in an official Council issued bin or it will not be collected.
• Present your bin on the kerb at the designated point of collection.
• Present your bin the night before your collection day and remove it from the public kerb within 12 hours of being collected.
• Store bins on your property.  Do not store bins in the street, footpath or in a back lane.
• Do not overfill your bin.  Make sure the lid is closed to avoid spillage and attracting vermin.
• Do not put additional bundles or bags of garbage next to your bin.  It is considered as illegal dumping, it will not be collected and could incur a $320 fine.
• Do not put building materials, such as sawdust, bricks, tiles or timber, in your bin.
• Fines, starting at $320, apply for non-compliance with the above procedures.

What to do if your bin is lost, damaged or stolen?

If your bin has been lost, damaged or stolen, complete the application form (PDF File) or contact Council's Customer Service Centre on 9391 7000.  A new bin can be ordered and delivered within a few days.  Costs will apply for all bin replacements and most repairs.

The following are prices for new bins only:

• 55 litre garbage bins $17.00
• 120 litre MGBs $71.50
• 240 litre MGBs $82.50
• Recycling crate $12.00