Bonnet Bay bin day & collection schedule
Sutherland Shire Council · NSW 2226
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
Bonnet Bay waste collection overview
Bonnet Bay is a NSW suburb in postcode 2226, served by Sutherland Shire Council for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.
The suburb sits roughly 25km South-West of Sydney CBD.
Locals know it for the Woronora River foreshore.
Collection days in Bonnet Bay 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.
Below is the Bonnet Bay rundown: which bins you have, the usual collection rhythm and the local rules worth knowing. For your street's exact dates, search your address from the home page.
Key facts
- Council: Sutherland Shire Council
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 2226
- Location: 25km South-West of Sydney CBD
- State: NSW
Which bins does Bonnet Bay have?
Bonnet Bay homes get the bins below from Sutherland Shire Council. Their frequencies differ, so which ones go out changes with the week.
- General Waste, collected weekly.
- Recycling, collected fortnightly.
- Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.
Bonnet Bay 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
Bonnet Bay falls under Sutherland Shire Council for waste and recycling collections.
- Sutherland Shire Council provides a kerbside collection service in Bonnet Bay, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
- Check the Sutherland Shire 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 Sutherland Shire Council 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
Can broken glass go in the recycling bin?
No. Unbroken bottles and jars belong in the yellow bin, but broken glass is a hazard for sorting staff. Wrap it in newspaper, seal it in a bag and put it in the general waste bin.
What counts as recycling contamination?
Anything in the yellow bin that does not belong: food soiled packaging, soft plastics, clothing, electrical items. It matters because a contaminated load from Bonnet Bay can send a whole truck to landfill, and Sutherland Shire Council can tag or refuse repeat offending bins.
What happens if I miss bin night in Bonnet Bay?
General waste catches up next week, but Sutherland Shire 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, Sutherland Shire Council may offer a special collection; check their website for the process.
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.
- Batteries are not bin material. A battery in any Bonnet Bay bin is a fire waiting to happen in the truck. Drop them at a supermarket collection tub instead. The truck driver thanks you.
- Break down those boxes. Overfilling the recycling bin means the lid will not close, and Sutherland Shire Council's trucks can skip a propped open bin. Break down the boxes and save yourself the drama.
Get the schedule for your street
Bin days in Bonnet Bay 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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