Blakehurst bin day & collection schedule
Georges River Council · NSW 2221
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
Blakehurst waste collection overview
In Blakehurst, postcode 2221, waste and recycling services come from Georges River Council.
The suburb sits roughly 16km South of Sydney CBD.
Locals know it for the Blakehurst foreshore on the Georges River.
Collection days in Blakehurst 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.
The rest of this page covers Blakehurst's bins, schedule pattern and local collection notes. An address search gives you the precise dates for your street.
Key facts
- Council: Georges River Council
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 2221
- Location: 16km South of Sydney CBD
- State: NSW
Which bins does Blakehurst have?
These are the bins Georges River Council supplies to Blakehurst households, each on its own cycle, which is why the kerb looks different from week to week.
- General Waste, collected weekly.
- Recycling, collected weekly.
- Garden Waste, collected weekly.
Blakehurst bin day at a glance
You know the bay is close when the wind changes direction the night before bin day.
Every suburb has its rhythms. Knowing your collection day is part of knowing your street.
About your council's collection service
Blakehurst falls under Georges River Council for waste and recycling collections.
- Georges River Council provides a kerbside collection service in Blakehurst, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- General waste, recycling, and garden waste collected weekly.
- Check the Georges River Council 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 Georges River Council website for the official policy and any service updates.
A delayed week often means a fuller bin
When collections are pushed back over a holiday period, the gap between pickups grows. General waste and organics can build up faster than usual, especially across the festive season when households produce more of both.
Tip: Squash and flatten where you can, and avoid overfilling. A lid that will not close can mean the truck skips your bin.
Frequently asked questions
Can I put the bin out the night before?
Yes, and it is the safer habit. Georges River Council asks for bins at the kerb by early morning on collection day, and trucks in Blakehurst can run early. The evening before beats the dawn sprint. Keep them clear of driveways, parked cars and other bins.
What happens if I miss bin night in Blakehurst?
General waste catches up next week, but Georges River Council 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, Georges River Council may offer a special collection; check their website for the process.
What is FOGO and does it apply here?
FOGO means Food Organics and Garden Organics: food scraps composted along with garden waste in the green bin. Whether Georges River Council's green bin accepts food depends on its current rollout; the lid sticker is the quickest check, and the council website confirms it.
Nearby suburbs
The bay suburbs each run their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.
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.
- Summer bins need managing. A Blakehurst red bin in January is a different beast. Bag food scraps tight, keep the bin in shade if you can, and get it out every single week even when it is barely half full.
- Set a reminder now. Missed bin night in Blakehurst means a two week wait for the fortnightly bins. One calendar reminder costs you nothing. The two week smell costs something.
Get the schedule for your street
Zones split Blakehurst street by street. An address search shows exactly which bins go out at your place, and when.
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