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Brighton-Le-Sands bin day & collection schedule

Bayside Council · NSW 2216

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Brighton-Le-Sands waste collection overview

Brighton-Le-Sands is a NSW suburb in postcode 2216, served by Bayside Council for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 14km S of Sydney CBD.

Locals know it for the the Brighton-Le-Sands Botany Bay foreshore.

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

Key facts

  • Council: Bayside Council
  • Postcode: 2216
  • Location: 14km S of Sydney CBD
  • State: NSW

Which bins does Brighton-Le-Sands have?

Bayside Council provides the following kerbside bins in Brighton-Le-Sands. 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.

Brighton-Le-Sands 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

Brighton-Le-Sands falls under Bayside 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 Bayside Council website for the official policy and any service updates.

Christmas and New Year cause the longest delays

The period between Christmas and New Year is the most disruptive for collections. Many councils run reduced schedules over the summer break, with some pickups delayed by several days. The official council website is the most reliable source during this stretch.

Tip: Set a reminder for the week before Christmas to check your council's holiday schedule. The window for putting out general waste before the break fills up fast.

Frequently asked questions

Can I recycle pizza boxes?

A clean, dry pizza box is recyclable. If the base is soaked with grease and cheese, tear off and recycle the clean lid, and put the greasy part in general waste. Oil contaminates the paper recycling process.

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.

What is FOGO and do I have it?

FOGO stands for Food Organics and Garden Organics. It is a kerbside service where food scraps go in the same bin as garden waste and are composted. Not every council offers it yet. If your green bin lid says garden organics only, keep food out of it.

Nearby suburbs

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

RockdaleKyeemagh

Quick tips for bin night

  • Rinse before you bin it. Your recycling doesn't clean itself. A 10-second rinse now saves sorting staff hours later and keeps your bin from becoming a science experiment.
  • Empty it before you bin it. A half-full bottle leaks through the paper and cardboard sharing its bin. Drain liquids first and the whole load stays cleaner.
  • The lid has to close. An overflowing bin with the lid propped open often gets skipped, or spills down the street. If it won't shut, it won't go.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Brighton-Le-Sands 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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