Berry bin day & collection schedule
Shoalhaven City · NSW 2535
Schedule data last verified: September 2026
Berry waste collection overview
Shoalhaven City handles the bins in Berry, a NSW suburb in postcode 2535.
The suburb sits roughly 140km South of Sydney CBD.
Locals know it for the Berry heritage village and Queen Street shops.
Collection days in Berry 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.
This page summarises the bin schedule, recycling rules and council details that apply to Berry. For the live schedule for your specific address, enter it on the home page.
Key facts
- Council: Shoalhaven City
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 2535
- Population: 3,000
- Location: 140km South of Sydney CBD
- State: NSW
Which bins does Berry have?
Shoalhaven City provides the following kerbside bins in Berry. 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.
Berry bin day at a glance
The heritage homes get character. The bins still go out the same as everyone else's.
Some things don't change regardless of how old the neighbourhood is.
About your council's collection service
Berry falls under Shoalhaven City for waste and recycling collections.
- Shoalhaven City provides a kerbside collection service in Berry, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
- Check the Shoalhaven 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 Shoalhaven City website for the official policy and any service updates.
Did you know?
Australia generates more than 67 million tonnes of waste per year.
That's roughly 2.7 tonnes per person. Around 60% is currently diverted from landfill through recycling and recovery programs.
Frequently asked questions
Should I rinse containers before recycling?
A quick rinse is enough; empty and free of chunks beats spotless. It keeps Berry's fortnightly recycling load clean without wasting water, and it keeps your bin from getting ripe between collections.
What happens if I miss bin night in Berry?
General waste catches up next week, but Shoalhaven City collects recycling and garden organics fortnightly, so a missed night there can mean a two week wait. If a bin is overflowing as a result, Shoalhaven City may offer a special collection; check their website for the process.
Why was my bin in Berry not collected?
The usual reasons: the lid was not fully closed, the bin was out after the truck passed, contamination was spotted in the recycling, or the truck arm could not reach past a parked car. Shoalhaven City has a missed collection form on its website; report it and leave the bin out.
Nearby suburbs
The neighbouring streets have their own schedules. Here's what's happening nearby.
Quick tips for bin night
- The green bin loves your garden. The green bin is not quite a mulching service, but it is as close as most Berry households get. Grass clippings, leaves, small branches: all welcome.
- Break down those boxes. Overfilling the recycling bin means the lid will not close, and Shoalhaven City's trucks can skip a propped open bin. Break down the boxes and save yourself the drama.
- Wishful recycling is not recycling. Putting something in the yellow bin and hoping for the best is contamination, and Shoalhaven City tags bins for it. When in doubt, it is general waste.
Get the schedule for your street
Two Berry streets can have two different bin nights. Your address gives you the exact dates for every bin at your place.
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