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Battery Point bin day & collection schedule

Hobart City · TAS 7004 · typically Thursdays

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Battery Point waste collection overview

In Battery Point, postcode 7004, waste and recycling services come from Hobart City.

The suburb sits roughly 1km South of Hobart CBD.

Locals know it for the Arthur's Circus and the Village of Battery Point.

Most streets in Battery Point have a Thursday collection day, though your exact day depends on your street.

Everything below applies to Battery Point generally; your own street's dates come from the address search on the home page.

Key facts

  • Council: Hobart City
  • Typical collection day: Thursday
  • Postcode: 7004
  • Population: 2,100
  • Location: 1km South of Hobart CBD
  • State: TAS

Which bins does Battery Point have?

These are the bins Hobart City supplies to Battery Point households, each on its own cycle, which is why the kerb looks different from week to week.

  • General Waste, collected weekly.
  • Recycling, collected fortnightly.
  • Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.

Battery Point bin day at a glance

Old streetscapes, modern bin schedule. The two coexist just fine.

Whatever year your house was built, the kerbside collection is very much a current-era thing.

About your council's collection service

Battery Point falls under Hobart City for waste and recycling collections.

  • Hobart City provides a kerbside collection service in Battery Point, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
  • General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
  • Check the Hobart 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 Hobart City website for the official policy and any service updates.

What goes where: polystyrene foam

Correct bin: General Waste (red lid).

Standard kerbside recycling doesn't accept polystyrene, the white foam used in appliance packaging. Break it up to fit in the red bin. Some specialist facilities accept it separately.

Avoid: Don't put polystyrene in the yellow recycling bin. It clogs machinery and can't be sorted.

Frequently asked questions

Should I rinse containers before recycling?

A quick rinse is enough; empty and free of chunks beats spotless. It keeps Battery Point's fortnightly recycling load clean without wasting water, and it keeps your bin from getting ripe between collections waiting for the next Thursday.

How do I get rid of furniture or a mattress in Battery Point?

Bulky items never go in kerbside bins. Hobart City runs a hard waste service, either booked on demand or on scheduled dates depending on the area; the booking form and accepted items list are on the council website. Charities collect saleable furniture free.

Where exactly should the bin go on the kerb?

On the footpath or nature strip close to the kerb, lid opening facing the street, with about half a metre clear on each side. The trucks Hobart City runs use an automated arm, and bins in Battery Point blocked by cars, poles or low branches are the most common reason a bin gets skipped.

Nearby suburbs

The streets around here all have their own bin days. Here are the nearby suburbs worth bookmarking.

HobartSandy BaySouth Hobart

Quick tips for bin night

  • 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.
  • Flatten before you fill. A single unflattened box can eat half the recycling bin, and in Battery Point the next yellow collection is a fortnight away. Break it down first and a fortnight of cardboard fits without a fight.
  • Caps off, lids on. Small plastic caps come off the bottle and go in the red bin. Metal lids on glass jars can stay put. It is a small rule that trips up a lot of people.

Get the schedule for your street

The suburb level picture above is a guide; your street is the real answer. Search your address for the next four weeks of collections.

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