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Auburn bin day & collection schedule

Cumberland City · NSW 2144

Schedule data last verified: July 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 W of Sydney CBD.

Locals know it for the Auburn Botanic Gardens.

This page summarises the bin schedule, recycling rules and council details that apply to Auburn. For the live schedule for your specific address, enter it on the home page.

Key facts

  • Council: Cumberland City
  • Postcode: 2144
  • Location: 17km W of Sydney CBD
  • State: NSW

Which bins does Auburn have?

Cumberland City provides the following kerbside bins in Auburn. Each has a different frequency, so the bins you put out vary week to 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.

Your council coordinates collections across thousands of properties. This one's yours.

About your council's collection service

Auburn falls under Cumberland City for waste and recycling collections.

  • This council operates a standard three-bin kerbside service: general waste (red lid), recycling (yellow lid), and garden organics (green lid).
  • Collections are typically fortnightly, with recycling and organics alternating each week.
  • Your exact collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find it.
  • 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?

Green-lid bins typically take garden waste: grass clippings, leaves, small branches, and prunings. If your council runs a FOGO (Food Organics and Garden Organics) service, food scraps can go in too, usually in an approved compostable liner.

Where should I put my bin on collection day?

Put your bin on the footpath or nature strip, close to the kerb, with the lid opening facing the street. Keep it at least half a metre from parked cars, power poles, trees, and other bins so the collection truck's arm can reach it.

Can I put broken glass in the recycling bin?

Unbroken glass bottles and jars belong in recycling. Broken glass is a safety hazard for sorting staff and collection workers. Wrap it in newspaper, place it in a sealed bag, and put it in the general waste bin instead.

Nearby suburbs

Nearby suburbs have their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones.

LidcombeBeralaRegents Park

Quick tips for bin night

  • Holiday weeks shuffle the schedule. Long weekends quietly push collections back a day. Check the council notice before a public holiday so you're not chasing the truck down the street.
  • The green bin loves your garden. The green bin isn't a mulching service, but it's as close as most households get. Grass clippings, leaves, small branches: all welcome.
  • Flatten before you fill. A single un-flattened box can eat half your recycling bin. Break it down first and you'll fit a fortnight of cardboard without a fight.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Auburn vary by street and zone. Enter your address on the home page to see the next collection date for every bin.

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