Cabramatta bin day & collection schedule
Fairfield City · NSW 2166
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
Cabramatta waste collection overview
In Cabramatta, postcode 2166, waste and recycling services come from Fairfield City.
The suburb sits roughly 31km South-West of Sydney CBD.
Locals know it for the Freedom Plaza and Pai Lau Memorial Gate.
Collection days in Cabramatta 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.
This page summarises the bin schedule, recycling rules and council details that apply to Cabramatta. For the live schedule for your specific address, enter it on the home page.
Key facts
- Council: Fairfield City
- Collection day: varies by street, search your address to confirm
- Postcode: 2166
- Location: 31km South-West of Sydney CBD
- State: NSW
Which bins does Cabramatta have?
These are the bins Fairfield City supplies to Cabramatta 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.
Cabramatta bin day at a glance
Shared corridors, communal bins, and one very clear collection day.
High-density living comes with a different bin setup. Here's what applies to your building and suburb.
About your council's collection service
Cabramatta falls under Fairfield City for waste and recycling collections.
- Fairfield City provides a kerbside collection service in Cabramatta, covering general waste, recycling, and garden waste.
- General waste collected weekly and recycling and garden waste collected fortnightly.
- Check the Fairfield City 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 Fairfield City website for the official policy and any service updates.
Did you know?
Soft plastics make up roughly 5% of household rubbish by weight.
Shopping bags, cling wrap, and bread bags aren't recyclable via kerbside collection. Many supermarkets run soft plastics drop-off programs as an alternative.
Frequently asked questions
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 Fairfield City's green bin accepts food depends on its current rollout; the lid sticker is the quickest check, and the council website confirms it.
Can I get a larger or extra bin?
Fairfield City offers larger or additional bins for eligible households, such as big families or medical needs, usually for a fee. Contact the council's waste team; if you are new to Cabramatta, check what size is standard first, since upgrade policies differ between councils.
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.
Nearby suburbs
Nearby suburbs have their own collection schedules. Here are the closest ones.
Quick tips for bin night
- The green bin loves your garden. The green bin is not quite a mulching service, but it is as close as most Cabramatta households get. Grass clippings, leaves, small branches: all welcome.
- Set a reminder now. Missed bin night in Cabramatta means a two week wait for the fortnightly bins. One calendar reminder costs you nothing. The two week smell costs something.
- Two rules, both matter. There is a correct bin and there is a correct night. These are two different things and both matter.
Get the schedule for your street
The suburb level picture above is a guide; your street is the real answer. Search your address for the next four weeks of collections.
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