Cabramatta West bin day & collection schedule
Fairfield City · NSW 2166
Schedule data last verified: August 2026
Cabramatta West waste collection overview
In Cabramatta West, 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 Cabramatta Creek corridor.
Collection days in Cabramatta West 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.
Everything below applies to Cabramatta West generally; your own street's dates come from the address search 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 West have?
The standard Cabramatta West lineup from Fairfield City is listed below. Because the cycles differ, no two weeks put exactly the same bins on the kerb.
- General Waste, collected weekly.
- Recycling, collected fortnightly.
- Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.
Cabramatta West bin day at a glance
No more standing at the kerb at 7am wondering if it's recycling week.
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About your council's collection service
Cabramatta West falls under Fairfield City for waste and recycling collections.
- Fairfield City provides a kerbside collection service in Cabramatta West, 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?
Container deposit schemes now operate in every Australian state and territory.
Eligible drink containers are worth 10 cents each when returned to a depot or reverse vending machine. Victoria was the last to join, launching its scheme in November 2023.
Frequently asked questions
Where exactly should the bin go on the kerb?
On the footpath or nature strip close to the kerb, lid opening facing the street, with about half a metre clear on each side. The trucks Fairfield City runs use an automated arm, and bins in Cabramatta West blocked by cars, poles or low branches are the most common reason a bin gets skipped.
How often is recycling collected in Cabramatta West?
Fairfield City collects recycling fortnightly, alternating with the garden organics bin. Collection days vary by street, and an address search shows which fortnight you are in right now.
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 West, check what size is standard first, since upgrade policies differ between councils.
Nearby suburbs
Nearby suburbs have their own bin schedules. Here are the ones closest to you.
Quick tips for bin night
- Flatten before you fill. A single unflattened box can eat half the recycling bin, and in Cabramatta West the next yellow collection is a fortnight away. Break it down first and a fortnight of cardboard fits without a fight.
- Rain is not an excuse. The bin does not care if it is raining. Neither does the truck. Put it out anyway.
- The lid has to close. An overflowing bin with the lid propped open often gets skipped, or spills down the street. If it will not shut, it will not go.
Get the schedule for your street
Bin days in Cabramatta West 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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