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Bonnet Bay bin day & collection schedule

Sutherland Shire Council · NSW 2226

Schedule data last verified: July 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 SW of Sydney CBD.

Locals know it for the the Woronora River foreshore.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Sutherland Shire Council
  • Postcode: 2226
  • Location: 25km SW of Sydney CBD
  • State: NSW

Which bins does Bonnet Bay have?

Sutherland Shire Council provides the following kerbside bins in Bonnet Bay. 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.

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.

  • 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 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

What do I do with old electronics?

E-waste (phones, laptops, cables, printers) should never go in any kerbside bin. Most councils have e-waste drop-off points at transfer stations, and some libraries and community centres also accept small items. Check your council's website.

Are bottle caps recyclable?

Metal screw-top lids from glass jars and bottles can stay on when you put them in the yellow bin. Small plastic caps on plastic bottles should generally be removed, as they're often a different plastic type. Large plastic lids from takeaway containers are fine in recycling.

What happens if I miss bin night?

Recycling and garden organics are collected fortnightly in many councils, so a missed night can mean waiting two weeks. Some councils let you report an overflowing bin for a special collection. Check your council's website for their missed collection process.

Nearby suburbs

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

Jannali

Quick tips for bin night

  • 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.
  • Holiday weeks shuffle the schedule. Long weekends quietly push collections back a day. Check the council notice before a public holiday so you're not chasing the truck down the street.

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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