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Bondi bin day & collection schedule

Waverley Council · NSW 2026

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Bondi waste collection overview

Bondi is a NSW suburb in postcode 2026, served by Waverley Council for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 8km E of Sydney CBD.

Locals know it for the the Bondi to Bronte coastal walk.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Waverley Council
  • Postcode: 2026
  • Location: 8km E of Sydney CBD
  • State: NSW

Which bins does Bondi have?

Waverley Council provides the following kerbside bins in Bondi. Each has a different frequency, so the bins you put out vary week to week.

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

Bondi bin day at a glance

Salt air, good coffee, and one less thing to think about.

Living near the water has its perks. Your council handles the bin schedule and we help you remember it.

About your council's collection service

Bondi falls under Waverley Council 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 Waverley Council website for the official policy and any service updates.

Did you know?

Container deposit schemes now operate in every Australian state and territory.

Eligible drink containers are worth 10 cents each when returned to a depot or reverse vending machine. Victoria was the last to join, launching its scheme in November 2023.

Frequently asked questions

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.

Why was my bin not collected?

Common reasons include: the bin lid wasn't fully closed, the bin wasn't at the kerb before the truck passed, there was contamination in the recycling bin, or the bin was blocking the truck's mechanical arm. Your council's website usually has a missed collection form.

Should I rinse containers before recycling?

A quick rinse is enough. Containers do not need to be spotless, just empty and free of large food residue. A few seconds under the tap, or a swish with leftover dishwater, keeps the load clean without wasting water.

Nearby suburbs

The bay suburbs each run their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones to check.

Bondi BeachBondi JunctionTamarama

Quick tips for bin night

  • 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.
  • Rain isn't an excuse. The bin doesn't care if it's raining. Neither does the truck. Put it out anyway.
  • Batteries are not bin material. A battery in any kerbside bin is a fire waiting to happen in the truck. Drop them at a collection point instead. Future you, and the truck driver, will thank you.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Bondi 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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