Auburn bin day & collection schedule
Cumberland City · NSW 2144
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
Auburn waste collection overview
Auburn is a NSW suburb in postcode 2144, served by Cumberland City for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.
The suburb sits roughly 17km West of Sydney CBD.
Locals know it for the Auburn Botanic Gardens.
Collection days in Auburn are set street by street, so there is no single day that holds for the whole suburb. Search your address to get the day and the bins for your place.
What follows covers the bins, the typical schedule and the quirks that apply locally. The address search on the home page turns that into exact dates for your door.
Key facts
- Council: Cumberland City
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 2144
- Location: 17km West of Sydney CBD
- State: NSW
Which bins does Auburn have?
Auburn homes get the bins below from Cumberland City. Their frequencies differ, so which ones go out changes with the week.
- General Waste, collected weekly.
- Recycling, collected fortnightly.
- Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.
Auburn bin day at a glance
In an apartment building, bin night is a team effort. Knowing the day is your part.
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About your council's collection service
Auburn falls under Cumberland City for waste and recycling collections.
- Cumberland City provides a kerbside collection service in Auburn, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
- Check the Cumberland City website for the latest information on what's accepted in each bin.
- Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.
Visit Cumberland City website for the official policy and any service updates.
What goes where: batteries
Correct bin: Neither bin. Drop off at Bunnings or a council facility..
Batteries can cause fires in both collection trucks and at sorting facilities. Bunnings stores, some councils, and battery retailers accept used batteries for safe recycling.
Avoid: Don't put batteries in any kerbside bin, not even the general waste bin.
Frequently asked questions
What goes in the green bin?
Grass clippings, leaves, small branches and prunings. If Cumberland City runs a FOGO service, food scraps can join them in an approved compostable liner; if the lid says garden organics only, keep food out. When unsure, check the lid sticker or the council website.
What do I do with old electronics?
Never any kerbside bin. E-waste is banned or diverted from landfill across Australia, and Cumberland City lists its e-waste drop off options online, usually the local transfer station plus periodic collection events. Officeworks takes computers, phones and cables in most areas.
Do I get money back for drink containers?
Yes. Return and Earn refunds 10 cents per eligible drink container in NSW, at depots, return machines and bag drop points. Containers you redeem are extra money in your pocket; eligible containers you skip still go in the recycling bin.
Nearby suburbs
Nearby suburbs have their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones.
Quick tips for bin night
- Rain is not an excuse. The bin does not care if it is raining. Neither does the truck. Put it out anyway.
- The lid has to close. An overflowing bin with the lid propped open often gets skipped, or spills down the street. If it will not shut, it will not go.
- Empty it before you bin it. A half full bottle leaks through the paper and cardboard sharing its bin. Drain liquids first and the whole load stays cleaner.
Get the schedule for your street
Two Auburn streets can have two different bin nights. Your address gives you the exact dates for every bin at your place.
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