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Braddon bin day & collection schedule

Canberra (ACT) · ACT 2612 · typically Fridays

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Braddon waste collection overview

Braddon is a ACT suburb in postcode 2612, served by Canberra (ACT) for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 2km North-East of Canberra CBD.

Locals know it for the Lonsdale Street dining and retail precinct.

Most streets in Braddon have a Friday collection day, though your exact day depends on your street.

Everything below applies to Braddon generally; your own street's dates come from the address search on the home page.

Key facts

  • Council: Canberra (ACT)
  • Typical collection day: Friday
  • Postcode: 2612
  • Population: 6,383
  • Location: 2km North-East of Canberra CBD
  • State: ACT

Which bins does Braddon have?

These are the bins Canberra (ACT) supplies to Braddon households, each on its own cycle, which is why the kerb looks different from week to week.

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

Braddon bin day at a glance

The cafe is two minutes away. Your bin day should take even less time to look up.

That's the whole point of this.

About your council's collection service

Braddon falls under Canberra (ACT) for waste and recycling collections.

  • Canberra (ACT) provides a kerbside collection service in Braddon, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
  • General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
  • Check the Canberra (ACT) 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 Canberra (ACT) website for the official policy and any service updates.

Recycling rule worth knowing

Empty and dry liquid containers before they go in.

Leftover liquid soaks into paper and cardboard in the same bin, ruining it for recycling and making the load heavier and harder to process.

Example: Tip out the last of the milk or juice and give the bottle a quick drain before it goes in the yellow bin.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get rid of furniture or a mattress in Braddon?

Bulky items never go in kerbside bins. Canberra (ACT) runs a hard waste service, either booked on demand or on scheduled dates depending on the area; the booking form and accepted items list are on the council website. Charities collect saleable furniture free.

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 Canberra (ACT)'s green bin accepts food depends on its current rollout; the lid sticker is the quickest check, and the council website confirms it.

Are the bins different if I rent in Braddon?

No, bins attach to the property, not the resident, so renters use whatever Canberra (ACT) supplies to the address. If bins are missing or broken at a new rental, report it to the council or your property manager; replacement is usually free and does not need the owner.

Nearby suburbs

The streets around here all have their own bin days. Here are the nearby suburbs worth bookmarking.

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Quick tips for bin night

  • The lid has to close. An overflowing bin with the lid propped open often gets skipped, and then it waits until the following Friday, or spills down the street. If it will not shut, it will not go.
  • Set a reminder now. Missed bin night in Braddon means a two week wait for the fortnightly bins. One recurring Friday evening reminder costs you nothing. The two week smell costs something.
  • Know your fortnight. Braddon alternates its fortnightly bins, and guessing wrong is the classic move. The neighbours' kerb on Friday morning is the traditional answer; an address search is the reliable one.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Braddon 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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